Power tilt, telescoping and internally collapsible steering column
US5520416A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18576
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power tilt, telescoping and internally collapsible steering column assembly is provided. The assembly comprises a main housing, a telescope housing, and a tilt head. The telescope housing and tilt head are driven by a pair of torsionally rigid axially flexible cables extending generally along the steering column. The cable is adapted by its axial flexibility to axially flex to accommodate the collapse of the telescope housing with respect to the main housing.
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