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Adjustable steering column for a motor vehicle

US8894097B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2011
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

An adjustable steering column for a motor vehicle has at least two components and at least one locking device. The components can be adjusted in the position thereof relative to each other along an adjustment path in an open position of the locking device and are locked in the position thereof relative to each other in a closed position of the locking device. A stop element is arranged at least a first of the components such that the stop element limits the adjustment path and can be detached from the first of the components when a force value is exceeded. The adjustable steering column has a tool which can be inserted between the stop element and the first of the components in order to detach the stop element.

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