Adjustable steering column mechanism

Details Adjustable steering column mechanism Adjustable steering column mechanism

Filed on

1991-01-23

Date issued

1992-11-10

Examiner

Braun, Leslie A.

Patent Class

Machine element or mechanism

SubClass

Control lever and linkage systems

SubSubClass

Hand operated

Other Related Categories

74529, 280775, B62D 118, G05G 506

Type

Patent

Status

active

Patent number

051614251

Description

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable steering column apparatus includes two opposed toothed surfaces 36, 38. One toothed surface is disposed on a bracket fixed to the vehicle body structure. The other toothed surface is formed on a clamp plate 24 which includes resilient wings 44, 46 which lift the mating toothed surfaces out of engagement when adjustment is to be carried out.

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