Steering assembly for a motor vehicle

US5449199A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Stabilus GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Heinrich Heinrichs · Vlotho, DE
• Reiner Wendling · Koblenz, DE
• Klaus Koch · Sankt Goarshausen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 21, 1993
• Grant date: Sep 12, 1995
• Expiry date: Oct 21, 2013

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D1/184
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

According to an illustrative example, a steering column is capable of telescopic length adjustment. A positioning device is provided for securing the steering column in a selected length position. The positioning device is selectively locked and unlocked by an electric mover fastened to the positioning device. The mover is controlled through a flexible line from a push button. The push button is easily accessible to the driver of the vehicle.