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Retractable steering column assembly and method

  • US 10,577,009 B2
  • Filed: 06/16/2016
  • Issued: 03/03/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A selectively autonomous steering column assembly comprising:

  • a steering column shaft;

    a steering input device coupled to the steering column shaft;

    a column adjustment assembly configured to translate the steering column shaft between a retracted position and a driving position;

    at least one signal indicating when the steering column shaft is in the driving position;

    directional control being automated when the steering column shaft is in the retracted position, and when the steering column shaft is returned to the driving position as indicated by the at least one signal, direction control via the steering input device is enabled; and

    a decoupling assembly configured to decouple the steering input device from a steering gear, the decoupling assembly providing the at least one signal.

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