Assembly having at least one spring body and at least one separately formed locking part
US9738303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/195
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example arrangement comprising at least one spring body and at least one separately formed locking part for engagement in an engagement element of a steering column of a vehicle may involve pivotably mounting the spring body and the locking part about a common pivoting axis. The spring body may have at least one spring tongue for spring loading the locking part and at least one fastening part for fastening the spring body on a bolt of the steering column. The spring body may have at least one latching device for latching and unlatching the spring body into at least one and from at least one mating latching device of the locking part.
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