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Steering column coupling

US4927174A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 2, 1988
Grant dateMay 22, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/5721
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering column coupling for a motor vehicle has a pivoted link which swings onto a stub shaft from the steering gear. The link has one open side through which the shaft enters, and a captive bolt which can be slid along the link to close the open side once the shaft has been positioned.

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