Steering column tilt mechanism
US5426994A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/599
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tilt mechanism for a steering column of a vehicle includes a first bracket fixedly attached to a sleeve of the steering column and a second bracket pivotally attached to the first bracket and operatively connected to a rotatable steering wheel of the steering column. The tilt mechanism also includes a latching member pivotally attached to the second bracket and having a plurality of apertures. The tilt mechanism has a release lever pivotally attached to the first bracket. A latch pin is disposed between the release lever and the latching member for engaging the latching member to restrain the second bracket from rotational movement and for disengaging the latching member to allow rotational movement of the second bracket.
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