Cover unit for the passage of a steering wheel column through th

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1993-07-01

1995-06-27

Luong, Vinh T.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element

74485, G05G 1100

Patent

active

054269938

ABSTRACT:
A cover unit for sealing the passage of a steering wheel column through an opening in the partition wall of a motor vehicle having a front wheel steering assembly including a steering wheel column. The unit includes a coverplate to be positioned against the engine side of the partition wall, the coverplate having an annular sealing sleeve extending outwardly from one side of said coverplate for insertion through the opening in the partition wall. The steering wheel column is axially insertable through the annular sleeve of the coverplate and shoulder in the sleeve serving as a stop for a collar on the steering wheel column is provided to limit the travel of the column through the plate. The unit also includes a counterplate to be positioned against the driver's side of the partition wall, the counterplate having a cylindrical opening therein and a locking ring extending outwardly from one side of the counterplate coaxial with the opening. The opening in the counterplate slides down over the steering wheel column and the locking ring engages and locks with rings on the outer surface of the sealing sleeve of the coverplate when the counterplate is pressed against the driver's side of the partition wall to lock the plates together.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2876654 (1959-03-01), Sweitzer
patent: 3442149 (1969-05-01), Schwendenmann
patent: 3550551 (1970-12-01), Miller
patent: 3768330 (1973-10-01), Gejoff
patent: 4091898 (1978-05-01), Diaz
patent: 4627522 (1986-12-01), Ulrich et al.

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