Patent ID: 7717463
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A steering column set comprising: a first steering column connected to a steering wheel; a second steering column telescopically connected to the first steering column; an extending unit for moving the first steering column with respect to the second steering column, the extending unit comprising a shell for receiving the first and second steering columns, the shell including a ridge formed thereon; a first threaded ring attached to the shell; a second threaded ring engaged with the first threaded ring and connected to the first steering column, the second threaded ring including a longitudinal groove for receiving the ridge so that the second threaded ring is moved when the first threaded ring is rotated; and a motor for rotating the first threaded ring that in turn moves the second threaded ring so as to move the first steering column relative to the second steering column; and a tilting unit for tilting the first and second steering columns.