Patent ID: 7866435
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A steering column assembly for a vehicle, said assembly comprising: a column jacket extending along a longitudinal axis; a steering shaft rotatably supported by said column jacket; a power assist module including a motor coupled to said steering shaft for applying a torque to said steering shaft; an isolator connection rotatably interconnecting said power assist module and said column jacket for permitting rotational flexure of said power assist module about said longitudinal axis relative to said column jacket in response to said motor applying the torque to said steering shaft; and wherein said power assist module includes a housing supporting said motor and configured for attachment to the vehicle and said isolator connection is attached to said housing, said isolator connection including a cover plate attached to said housing and a column adapter attached to said column jacket and rotatably coupled to said cover plate for rotation about said longitudinal axis.