Steering column
US5678454A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2066
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column (10) has a first steering column member (12) movable axially relative to a second steering column member (14). A support (68, 144) for connecting the steering column to a vehicle frame includes first and second clamping members (68, 144) at least partially circumscribing a member (58) connected to the first steering column member (12) for clamping the member (58) connected to the first steering column member (12) to lock the first steering column member (12) in any one of an infinite number of positions relative to the second steering column member (14). The first clamping member (68) is adapted to be connected to the vehicle frame. The second clamping member (144) has a first end portion (148) connected to the first clamping member (68) and a second end portion (142). A cam (122) engaging the second end portion (142) of the second clamping member (144) applies a clamping force to the second clamping member (144). The cam (122) has a first position in which the first steering column member (12) is prevented from moving relative to the second steering column member (14) and a second position in which the first steering column member (12) is permitted to move axiall…
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