Steering column assembly

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1992-01-27

1993-06-29

Herrmann, Allan D.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

74541, 188371, 248300, 280775, B62D 118, G05G 100

Patent

active

052224104

ABSTRACT:
In a tilt steering column assembly, there is provided a tilt lock mechanism comprising upper and lower toothed bars which extend along the column assembly, and which are formed with rack-like teeth, and pivotally supported by upper and lower steering columns, respectively. The bars are both placed between two side walls of a lock member having inclined cam slots which move the bars into and out of engagement. The toothed bars engaged with each other to lock the tilt steering column assembly securely in a selected tilt position.

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