TROY, Mich., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- With the new One Touch Adjustable
Column, drivers can experience luxury convenience without the luxury cost.
Delphi Corp.'s latest technology allows for easier adjustment to steering
wheel position without using an expensive full-power adjustable column.
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"We've found that many drivers adjust their steering wheel position every
time they get in and out of their car but unless they have a luxury vehicle
with an electronic system they often have to use a cumbersome manual lever
located below their steering wheel," said Richard Riefe, senior staff research
scientist, Delphi Steering. "Delphi's answer to that problem allows drivers
to obtain the perfect position by simply pressing a button and easily moving
the wheel and column into the optimal location."
The One Touch Adjustable system replaces a traditional manual lever with a
button located on or near the steering wheel. The driver uses the button to
control an electromechanical actuator that locks and unlocks an adjustable
column. When the button is pressed, drivers can control rake (up and down
placement of the entire column), tilt (up and placement of the wheel) and
telescoping (column length) position.
"Even though the system increases convenience and looks like a more
expensive system, it really is a cost effective way to boost driver comfort,"
said Riefe.
Besides increasing comfort and convenience, the One Touch Adjustable
Column also helps increase driver safety. The system improves natural
frequency and static stiffness performance while improving crashworthiness by
helping to ensure the column is fully locked in its intended position.
Safety is also increased due to the location of the button. The system
can be adjusted without the driver removing their hands from the steering
wheel. Furthermore, a power lockout feature can prevent inadvertent column
adjustment while the vehicle is being driven.
The system will be ready to enter the market in 2008.
The Delphi One Touch Adjustable Steering Column is the latest in a long
line of Delphi comfort and safety steering innovations. Delphi introduced
Tilt-wheel steering technology in 1962 and introduced energy absorbing columns
in 1967.
For more information about Delphi Corporation (Pink Sheets: DPHIQ), visit
http://www.delphi.com .
SOURCE Delphi Corporation
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