Tilting mechanism
US7455319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/203
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tilting arrangement for a vehicle steering wheel unit is disclosed. The tilting arrangement incorporates a mount (2) to mount the tilting arrangement on the vehicle. A support element (11) is provided, and the steering wheel unit is pivotally connected (13) to the support element (11) to effect tilting pivotal movement about a pivot axis (13). The support element (11) is moveable relative to the mount (2) so as to move the pivotal axis (13) with a movement which has a substantial upward component.
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