Patent · US Expired

Device for adjusting an inclination angle of a tilt handle in a vehicle

US4307626A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Filing dateOct 1, 1979
Grant dateDec 29, 1981
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Expiry dateOct 1, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32614
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a tilt handle, including a steering shaft, supported by a sleeve the lower end of which is pivotably provided so as to adjust an inclination angle of the tilt handle with relation to a car body, a device for adjusting the inclination angle of the tilt handle includes a stationary bracket, a movable bracket and spring means therebetween, the stationary bracket being positioned at a proper portion of the car body. The movable bracket is located at a suitable portion of the sleeve and is movable within the stationary bracket. The spring means is provided for energizing the sleeve to move upwardly.

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