Steering column for a motor vehicle
US9421994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D7/224
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a steering column for a motor vehicle, wherein the steering column comprises a steering spindle bearing unit and a steering spindle mounted in the steering spindle bearing unit so as to be rotatable about a steering spindle longitudinal axis, and a support unit, which is provided in the motor vehicle for fixing the steering column and against which the steering spindle bearing unit is retained. The steering spindle bearing unit has a thread and can be adjusted by means of a motor along the steering spindle longitudinal axis relative to the support unit, wherein the steering spindle bearing unit, for adjustment thereof along the steering spindle longitudinal axis relative to the support unit, is connected by means of at least one drive belt or at least one drive chain to the motor.
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