Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Patent
1984-02-09
1985-12-31
Freeh, William L.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
74533, 74536, 74537, 280775, B62D 118, G05G 506
Patent
active
045613230
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable tilt steering wheel column, including a tilt steering column mechanism which operates substantially independently from the steering column is disclosed. The tilt mechanism includes an upper plate, a lower plate, a hinge pin and a release lever. The upper and lower plates are connected by the hinge pin which allows for angular movement between the two plates. The upper plate has two vertical wall members spaced apart and positioned perpendicular to the hinge pin. The vertical wall members have a plurality of vertically spaced notches which are parallel to the hinge pin. An upper portion of the release lever includes a pair of spaced pin-carrying legs to coincide with the vertical wall members. The legs are pivotally connected to the lower plate by a pair of pivot bolts. A compression spring is mounted between the upper portion of the lever and a bracket mounted on the upper plate. The spring urges the pins into the notches of the vertical wall members. At least one and preferably two compression springs are mounted vertically on the upper plate to produce a tension force between the upper and lower plates.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4078448 (1978-03-01), Naka
patent: 4463626 (1984-08-01), Kazaoka
patent: 4495833 (1985-01-01), Fourrey
American Motors Corporation
Freeh William L.
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