Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Patent
1995-03-10
1997-02-04
Ta, Khoi Q.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
74531, B62D 118
Patent
active
055987419
ABSTRACT:
A clamping mechanism for an adjustable steering column incorporates a pre-set but variable preload. An operating handle is fitted on a shaft to rotate between clamped and unclamped conditions. Part of the shaft is provided with opposed flats about which a shaft lock washer is non-rotatably fitted. The lock washer operates with a stop member to prevent rotation of the assembly and a nut is tightened on one end of the shaft to the required preload.
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Mitchell Colin A.
Speich Gerald A.
Fenstermacher David
Minns Michael H.
Ta Khoi Q.
The Torrington Company
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