A chipping-proof inorganic solid-state material features a surface structure with nanoscale recesses and protuberances.
A cam steering column clamp integrates a resilient damping member that absorbs kinetic energy from spring-driven movement, reducing noise and mechanical stress.
Inclined surface sections on the driven-side cam and support plate increase friction to suppress rotation, preventing collision sound between components.
A telescoping steering column uses a biasing clamp lever to adjust jacket positions manually.
A steering wheel disconnect clutch decouples the steering shaft from the wheel during autonomous driving.
Segmented locking cam pivots about a pin to engage column teeth, resolving reliability and complexity trade-offs in telescopic steering columns.