Tilt steering column locking mechanism
US5452624A · kind A · utility
26Cited by
5References
4Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20714
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for releasably locking the tilt steering column assembly of an automotive vehicle in adjusted position. A rack on the steering column assembly is engaged by a pawl to lock the steering column assembly in the position selected by the driver. A bracket is provided to positively hold the pawl engaged with the rack and prevent it from becoming disengaged. The tilt of the steering column can only be re-adjusted by moving the bracket so that the pawl can disengage the rack.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.