Apparatus for attaching a vehicle steering wheel

Details Apparatus for attaching a vehicle steering wheel Apparatus for attaching a vehicle steering wheel

1997-10-16

1999-12-28

Hannon, Thomas R.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

4033794, 411520, B62D 104, B25G 300

Patent

active

060066288

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus includes a vehicle steering wheel (10) for attachment to a vehicle steering column (12). The steering wheel (10) is rotatable and has a hub (130) for non-rotatable attachment to an end (162) of the steering column (12) so that the steering column rotates about an axis (B) upon rotation of the steering wheel. The hub (130) has a first surface (138) defining a first passage (140) for receiving the end (162) of the steering column (12) and a second surface (152) defining a second passage (150) extending transverse to the first passage and partially intersecting the first passage. A hollow cylindrical member (200) blocks axial movement of the hub (130) relative to the steering column (12). The hollow cylindrical member (200) is radially contractible for insertion into the second passage (150) and is radially expandable into contact with the second surface (152) and the steering column (12).

REFERENCES:
patent: 3391953 (1968-07-01), Jordan
patent: 5741025 (1998-04-01), Meyer et al.

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