Steering column
US5813289A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2066
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column has a first steering column member movable axially relative to a second steering column member. A member having a plurality of teeth is connected to the first steering column member and movable with the first steering column member relative to the second steering column member. A support connects the steering column to a vehicle frame. A telescope locking member engages the plurality of teeth on the member connected to the first steering column member. The telescope locking member has a first position in which the telescope locking member engages at least one of the plurality of teeth on the member connected to the first steering column member to prevent movement of the first steering column member relative to the second steering column member. The telescope locking member has a second position in which the telescope locking member is spaced from the plurality of teeth on the member connected to the first steering column member to permit axial movement of the first steering column member relative to the second steering column member. The telescope locking member presses the member connected to the first steering column member against the support to prevent the fir…
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