Steering column
US6766712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/184
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column (10) includes a mounting bracket (66) connecting the steering column (10) to a vehicle frame. A support (24), through which a steering column member (12) extends, is connected with the mounting bracket (66). The support (24) supports the steering column member (12) for rotation about and is movable relative to the mounting bracket. A locking mechanism (130) locks the support (24) in any one of a plurality of positions relative to the mounting bracket (66). The locking mechanism (130) has a locking lever (132) with first and second ends (171 and 136). A spring (194) applies a force to the first end (171) of the lever (132) to urge the second end (136) of the lever to clamp the support (24) to the mounting bracket (66). The first end (171) of the lever (132) moves against the force applied by the spring (194) to permit movement of the support (24) relative to the mounting bracket (66).
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