US 12,441,389 B1
Rake bracket coupling assembly for steering column
Justin M. Pegley, Birch Run, MI (US); Joseph A. Beck, Bay City, MI (US); Gregory D. Brzezinski, Freeland, MI (US); Jason L. Myers, Mt. Morris, MI (US); Jacob A. Caverly, Freeland, MI (US); and Scott A. Stinebring, Auburn, MI (US)
Assigned to Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Saginaw, MI (US)
Filed by Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Saginaw, MI (US)
Filed on Aug. 28, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/817,900.
Int. Cl. B62D 1/189 (2006.01); F16C 17/02 (2006.01)
CPC B62D 1/189 (2013.01) [F16C 17/02 (2013.01); F16C 2326/01 (2013.01)] 13 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
10. A bushing for a steering column rake bracket assembly comprising:
a flange portion;
a tubular segment having an inner wall defining a central hole and an outer wall, the outer wall of the tubular segment comprising:
a first flat outer surface;
a second flat outer surface that is parallel to the first flat outer surface;
a first curved end surface connecting the first flat outer surface and the second flat outer surface; and
a second curved end surface connecting the first flat outer surface and the second flat outer surface, wherein the bushing is formed of a material which expands when compressed during assembly.