Steering column for a motor vehicle with rotation limitation
US12168482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column for a motor vehicle comprising a steering shaft that is mounted rotatably in a steering shaft bearing unit and a rotation limitation device that is configured to limit rotation of the steering shaft. The rotation limitation device may have a slotted guide carrier that is fastened to one end of the steering shaft and a spiral slotted guide track. A sliding block may be guided movably in the slotted guide track. The sliding block may be fastened to a lever that is held tiltably on the steering shaft bearing unit and that has a counterstop that can be brought into operative engagement with a stop component that is fastened to the steering shaft, for limiting rotation of the steering shaft.
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