Steering column for motor vehicle
US7438320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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9Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/184
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column adjustable height and inclination of steering wheel has a singularity of control lever for controlling clamping/unclamping of a telescopic mechanism and a tilting mechanism for the adjustment. An energizing direction inverting mechanism inverts direction of biasing force applied to the lever by an energizing member from clamping direction to unclamping direction halfway through operation of the lever by a driver.
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