Steering column tilt assist

Details Steering column tilt assist Steering column tilt assist

1992-09-23

1993-11-02

Culbreth, Eric D.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

74493, B62D 118

Patent

active

052578135

ABSTRACT:
A tilt assist for a tiltable steering column of an automotive vehicle is provided and includes a double torsion spring having spaced coils mounted on opposite sides of the steering column. A U-shaped wire element connected to the two coils bears against the steering column and urges it in an upward direction. Spacers are disposed within the coils to prevent twisting and distortion.

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patent: 4307626 (1981-12-01), Sanada et al.
patent: 4530254 (1985-07-01), Toyoda et al.
patent: 4648624 (1987-03-01), Mouhot et al.
patent: 4892330 (1990-01-01), Beauch

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