Patent · US Expired

Collapsing steering column with locking tilt mechanism

US6863306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 8, 2002
Grant dateMar 8, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D1/195
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a steering column for a motor vehicle. The steering column comprises a guide bracket, a pivot bracket movably attached to the guide bracket, and a tilt cartridge attached to the pivot bracket. A steering shaft is pivotably attached to the pivot bracket and pivotably attached to the tilt cartridge.

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