A cam member and rocker member translate lever motion to release an energy absorption strap, resolving packaging constraints during telescope adjustment.
Nested lead screw mechanism drives inner tube translation within outer tube housing for compact automotive steering column design.
Offset rack teeth prevent tooth-on-tooth damage during locking, ensuring reliable steering column stability under crash forces.
Integral body-side holder uses intersecting plane geometry to boost rigidity and natural frequency while minimizing mass in vehicle steering columns.
Hollow pipe impact absorbing parts cushion bolt collisions in guide holes to eliminate operational noise during steering adjustments.
Segmented contact points with free spaces allow elastic deformation, absorbing crash energy while maintaining rigidity.
A rib restrains side plate elastic deformation to ensure smooth tilt lock gear meshing in steering columns.
A hollow resin pin with a tapered portion and high-hardness collar shears along a defined plane to stabilize shock absorption loads.
Anti-rotation member constrains crash bracket rotation during frontal collisions to enable effective energy absorption by the deformable sheet.
Clamping wedge arrangement limits axial displacement of the steering column outer tube by generating continuously increasing holding force during accidents.
An intermediary lever bolt prevents tooth-on-tooth engagement between stationary and movable gears, ensuring stable locking during tilting operations.
Local wall thinning via upsetting enhances steering column rigidity without increasing the external diameter required for bearing fitment.
A steering device support shaft features a low-strength portion that breaks under load to disengage the lock member and absorb collision energy.