Steering
Delphi Rake (Height-adjustable) and Telescope Column
The Delphi Rake and Telescope Column combines height-adjustment and telescoping options, allowing the driver to select a preferred steering wheel position in two planes. A single column-mounted lever is used to adjust the column height and steering wheel location along the column axis. Re-engaging the lever locks the column and steering wheel in the desired position. This column can incorporate all of the design options and features that Delphi provides on standard fixed-position columns.
Benefits
- Improved driver comfort
- Pivot point at base of column helps keep steering wheel at optimum driving angle
- ±3 degree adjusting arc provides a range of height positions at any desired location along the arc
- Energy absorbing for enhanced crashworthiness
- Custom selection of energy-absorbing load, distance, and dynamics
- Floor or column placement of transmission shift control
- Integration capability for switches and control functions
- Requires brakes to be applied before shifting out of park
- Column airbag system for supplemental driver crash protection
- Mechanical/electronic vehicle anti-theft systems
- Can be modified for various vehicle manufacturer requirements such as installed dimensions, mounting system, control placement, and other operating standards