Patent ID: 8978510
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A locking device for a steering column comprising: an operating lever configured to rotate between a first position and a second position; an actuating body configured to rotate in response to rotation of the operating lever; a locking cam operably connected to the actuating body and rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position in response to rotation of the actuating body, the locking cam including an eccentric locking surface having a plurality of locking teeth formed thereon; a locking segment positioned adjacent to the locking cam, the locking segment having a plurality of segment teeth formed thereon, wherein in the locked position the locking teeth of the locking cam engages the segment teeth to restrict adjustment of the steering column in a telescope direction and in the unlocked position the locking teeth of the locking cam are clear of the segment teeth; a shaft extending along a first axis, the actuating body and locking cam positioned on the shaft and configured to rotate about the first axis; and a spring positioned on the shaft and configured to apply a rotational biasing force to the locking cam.