Patent ID: 8047096
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. An adjustable steering column assembly for a vehicle, said assembly comprising; a first member defining a longitudinal axis, a second member slideably disposed relative to said first member along said longitudinal axis for telescoping movement, a pivot pin coupled to said first member and defining a pin axis, a pawl disposed about said pivot pin and rotatable about said pin between an engaged position engaging said second member for preventing said telescoping movement and a disengaged position disengaging said second member for allowing said telescoping movement, an actuator mounted to said pivot pin so as to ensure concurrent rotation of said actuator and said pivot pin about said pin axis, said actuator being coupled to said pawl so as to cause said pawl to rotate between said engaged and disengaged positions in a rotational direction that opposes a rotational direction of said pivot pin and said actuator.