Tiltable steering wheel mechanism having driving and utility positions
US11180177B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering wheel assembly includes a rim that is movably connected to a base for movement between driving and utility positions. A movement control mechanism is configured to selectively lock the rim in the driving position relative to the base structure. The motion control mechanism includes a detent that is configured to retain the rim structure in the utility position relative to the base structure, whereby a user can apply a force to the rim structure to overcome the detent and move the rim structure from the utility position to the driving position.
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