Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Ridley, Richard W (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
C280S775000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07861615
ABSTRACT:
A steering column assembly having a column jacket defining a longitudinal axis and moveable in a telescoping direction and a tilting direction is disclosed. A first bracket defines a telescoping slot having a first tooth rack extending parallel to the longitudinal axis. A second bracket defines a tilting slot having a second tooth rack extending transverse to the telescoping slot. A first locking member and a second locking member are moveable along a pivot axis transverse the longitudinal axis between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking members have a first locking surface parallel to the longitudinal axis and a second locking surface transverse to the longitudinal and pivot axes. The locking surfaces are disposed in the telescoping and tilting slots, respectively when in the locked position such that the locking surfaces engage the first and second tooth racks, respectively for preventing movement of the column jacket.
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Berg Frederick J.
Bodtker Joen C.
Haring Shawn A.
Harris David E.
Rouleau James E.
Boes Terence
Cantor & Colburn LLP
GM Global Technology Operations Inc.
Ridley Richard W
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