Patent ID: 6244128
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
A steering column assembly, comprising in combination:a first housing assembly;a second housing assembly pivotally coupled to said first housing assembly along a first pivot axis said second housing having a fixed member having a longitudinal axial passage and a shuttle member slidably disposed within said fixed member and adapted to telescope between a first and second position with respect to said fixed member; anda clutch assembly interconnecting said first housing assembly to said second housing assembly for selectively controlling a relative orientation of said first housing assembly to said second housing assembly, said clutch assembly having one end pivotally coupled to said first housing assembly along a second pivot axis parallel to said first pivot axis, and having a second end in sliding engagement with said second housing assembly, and a caliper member attached to said second housing assembly for selectively fixing said clutch assembly relative to said second housing assembly.