Patent · US Expired

Tilt-telescope steering column

US4981049A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 9, 1990
Grant dateJan 1, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7058
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

"A tilt telescope steering column assembly comprises a housing supported for tilting movement, a tubular member supported for axial movement in the housing, and a steering shaft supported for rotation in the tubular member. Axially spaced bearings engage the housing and the tubular memeber to take up clearance therebetween".

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