Retractable steering column assembly having lever, vehicle having retractable steering column assembly, and method
US9809155B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/183
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column assembly includes a steering column having a longitudinal axis; and a lever. The lever includes a first end and a second end. The second end of the lever is attached to the steering column. A hinge is disposed between the first end and the second end of the lever. The first end of the lever is biased away from the steering column in a first condition and folded at the hinge towards the steering column in a second condition.
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