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Ignition lock steering column lock assembly

US8943863B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Filing dateDec 3, 2013
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/5956
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ignition lock steering column lock includes a locking unit of the type having a lockbolt, a lockbolt carrier, and a spring-biased carrier pin engageable by a post slidably provided on a rotatable driver. The carrier pin is positioned on a steering column side of the driver. The operational positions of the lock are provided by detents formed on the driver.

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