Patent ID: 9260131
Filing Date: 2016-02-16
CPC Classification: B62D,F16B

Claim Text:
1. A steering column assembly comprising an adjustable shroud which at least partially surrounds a steering shaft and a clamp mechanism operable between a clamped position in which the adjustable shroud is locked in position and an unclamped position in which the adjustable shroud can be moved to set at least one of a reach and rake of the steering column assembly, in which the clamp mechanism comprises a clamp pin, a locking handle and a cam mechanism fitted to the clamp pin, in which the cam mechanism comprises a first cam portion and a second cam portion which can be moved relative to each other by operation of the locking handle to vary an overall length of the cam mechanism, the unclamped position of the cam mechanism being defined by contact of a first end stop of the first cam portion with a second end stop of the second cam portion, wherein at least one of the first and second end stops carries a separate resilient cushioning element which provides cushioning to reduce noise as the at least one of the first and second end stops engages the other one of the first and second end stops upon the clamp mechanism reaching the unclamped position.