Radial spring lock-tilt head
US6857660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2066
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column assembly has a tilt head for rotating a steering column. A spring lock assembly locks the tilt head in any of an infinite number of pivotally adjusted positions and includes a locking bar and a coil spring. The coil spring has coils which are wrapped around and grip the locking bar to lock the tilt head in a selected pivotally adjusted position. A tilt release is provided to release the grip of the coils on the locking bar to enable the tilt head to be pivoted to another pivotally adjusted position.
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