Shawn A Haring

US Patent:

7878543, Feb 1, 2011

Filed:

Feb 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/036861

Inventors:

Joen C. Bodtker - Flint MI, US
Shawn Haring - Flint MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 1/18

US Classification:

280775, 74493

Abstract:

A clamping mechanism having a static plate and a dynamic plate rotatable about a transverse axis relative to the static plate is disclosed. The static plate defines a plurality of static lifting ramps, and the dynamic plate defines a plurality of dynamic lifting ramps opposing the static lifting ramps. A roller is disposed between each opposing pair of the static lifting ramps and dynamic lifting ramps. The rollers move between a raised position and a recessed position in response to rotation of the dynamic plate relative to the static plate between a lock position and a release position. The lifting ramps are arranged in a spiral configuration relative to each other, with the dynamic lifting ramps substantially transverse to the static lifting ramps to force radial movement of the rollers relative to the transverse axis during rotational movement of the dynamic plate relative to the static plate.

US Patent:

20080202276, Aug 28, 2008

Filed:

May 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/114417

Inventors:

David E. Harris - Birch Run MI, US
James E. Rouleau - Burt MI, US
Frederick J. Berg - Auburn MI, US
Joen C. Bodtker - Flint MI, US
Shawn A. Haring - Flint MI, US

Assignee:

DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B62D 1/18

US Classification:

74493

Abstract:

A steering column assembly having a column jacket defining a longitudinal axis and moveable in a telescoping direction and a tilting direction is disclosed. A first bracket defines a telescoping slot having a first tooth rack extending parallel to the longitudinal axis. A second bracket defines a tilting slot having a second tooth rack extending transverse to the telescoping slot. A first locking member and a second locking member are moveable along a pivot axis transverse the longitudinal axis between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking members have a first locking surface parallel to the longitudinal axis and a second locking surface transverse to the longitudinal and pivot axes. The locking surfaces are disposed in the telescoping and tilting slots, respectively when in the locked position such that the locking surfaces engage the first and second tooth racks, respectively for preventing movement of the column jacket.

US Patent:

20220212712, Jul 7, 2022

Filed:

Jan 4, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/568272

Inventors:

- Saginaw MI, US
Shawn A. Haring - Swartz Creek MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 1/18

Abstract:

A steering column includes a steering column component. The steering column also includes a driven assembly operatively coupled to the steering column component. The steering column further includes a driving assembly. The steering column yet further includes a connection assembly that includes a connection gear having a first set of teeth operatively connected to the driving assembly, the connection gear having a set of gear clutch teeth. The connection assembly also includes a clutch member operatively connected to the driven assembly, the driven assembly moving along an axis in response to actuation from the driving assembly and causes the provided axially adjustable steering column to be adjusted along the axis, the clutch member having a set of clutch member teeth. The clutch member teeth and the gear clutch teeth are disengaged in an overload state.

US Patent:

20170057535, Mar 2, 2017

Filed:

Aug 28, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/839288

Inventors:

- Saginaw MI, US
Arthur W. Nellett - Davison MI, US
James E. Rouleau - Burt MI, US
Shawn A. Haring - Swartz Creek MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 1/184
B62D 1/181
B62D 1/185

Abstract:

An electronic release linkage assembly for a vehicle steering column includes a stationary portion of a steering column. Also included is a module mounting bracket of an electronic release module coupled to the stationary portion of the steering column. Further included is a cam bracket assembly coupled to a steering column mounting bracket, the cam bracket assembly configured to selectively apply a clamping force on the steering column upon receipt of input from the electronic release module, the cam bracket assembly comprising a lever arm rotatable about a cam axis. Yet further included is a link member coupled at a first link member end to the release module with a gear pin extending from the electronic release module, the link member coupled at a second link member end to the lever arm, the link member transferring an input from the release module to drive rotation of the lever arm.

US Patent:

20170057536, Mar 2, 2017

Filed:

Oct 12, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/880775

Inventors:

- Saginaw MI, US
Arthur W. Nellett - Davison MI, US
James E. Rouleau - Burt MI, US
Shawn A. Haring - Swartz Creek MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 1/184

Abstract:

An electronic release linkage assembly for a vehicle steering column includes a stationary portion of a steering column. Also included is a module mounting bracket of an electronic release module, the module mounting bracket coupled to the stationary portion. Further included is a cam bracket assembly operatively coupled to a steering column mounting bracket, the cam bracket assembly configured to selectively apply a clamping force on the steering column upon receipt of input from the electronic release module, the cam bracket assembly comprising a lever arm rotatable about a cam axis. Yet further included is a link member that is collapsible and operatively coupled at a first link member end to the electronic release module and at a second link member end to the lever arm, the collapsible link member configured to collapse in response to a load imparted by the cam bracket assembly in excess of a predetermined load.

US Patent:

20170045079, Feb 16, 2017

Filed:

Oct 26, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/334754

Inventors:

- Saginaw MI, US
Shawn A. Haring - Swartz Creek MI, US

International Classification:

F16B 39/286

Abstract:

A self-locking insert includes an insert body having an outer surface. Also included is a bore extending through the insert body, the bore defining an inner surface and configured to receive a lead screw. Further included is a self-locking feature configured to engage a holder to retain the self-locking insert in a predetermined position, the self-locking feature comprising at least one lug configured to be compressed by the holder during installation of the self-locking insert in the holder, the self-locking insert configured to be pressed into position in the holder. Yet further included is a de-lashing feature configured to interference fittingly engage the holder.

US Patent:

20160375929, Dec 29, 2016

Filed:

Jun 27, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/193692

Inventors:

- Saginaw MI, US
Shawn A. Haring - Swartz Creek MI, US
Michael Srda - Clio MI, US
Todd M. King - Saginaw MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 1/187
B62D 1/184
B62D 1/185

Abstract:

A steering column assembly includes an outer jacket, an inner jacket, a pin, and a bracket. The inner jacket is configured to telescopically slide with respect to the outer jacket along a telescopic axis. The pin is engaged to and projects radially outward from one of the inner and outer jackets. The bracket is pivotally engaged to the other of the inner and outer jackets, and includes first and second surfaces that extend substantially axially and are generally opposed to one-another for selective contact with the pin to limit a pivoting range as a function of telescopic position.

US Patent:

20160347347, Dec 1, 2016

Filed:

Aug 31, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/840631

Inventors:

- Saginaw MI, US
John F. Schulz - Saginaw MI, US
James E. Rouleau - Burt MI, US
Shawn A. Haring - Swartz Creek MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 1/181
F16H 25/20

Abstract:

A steering column assembly is provided and includes a steering column shaft and a column adjustment assembly configured to translate the steering column shaft between a retracted position and a deployed position. A disengagement assembly selectively couples a steering column telescope lead screw to the column adjustment assembly. The disengagement assembly is configured to selectively disengage the telescope lead screw from the column adjustment assembly to facilitate manual movement of the steering column shaft between the retracted position and the deployed position.