Steering column
US6357317B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/184
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column (10) having a steering column member (12) connectable with a steering wheel (16). A support (24) supports the steering column member (12) for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the steering column member. A mounting bracket (50) connects the steering column (10) with a vehicle frame. The mounting bracket (50) has side walls (60, 62) extending generally parallel to each other. The side walls (60, 62) have slots (66, 68) extending generally parallel to each other. A pivot shaft (74) pivotally connects the support with the mounting bracket (50). The pivot shaft (74) extends through the support (24) and the slots (66, 68) in the side walls (60, 62). The pivot shaft (74) is movable along the slots (66, 68) relative to the mounting bracket (50). A locking mechanism (82) locks the support (24) in any one of a plurality of pivot positions relative to the mounting bracket (50) and locks the pivot shaft (74) in any one of a plurality of positions along the slots (66, 68) relative to the mounting bracket. The locking mechanism (82) has a locking shaft (84) extending through the support (24) and the slots (66, 68).
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