Lock for tilting and telescoping steering column

Details Lock for tilting and telescoping steering column Lock for tilting and telescoping steering column

2007-12-11

2007-12-11

Dickson, Paul N. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

C280S777000, C074S493000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10965539

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an apparatus including first and second steering column members engaged for pivotal movement relative to one another. The apparatus also includes a third steering column member supporting the first steering column member for sliding movement along an axis. The apparatus also includes a positive lock engaged with the first and second steering column members. The positive lock can operate in a locked configuration to prevent the pivotal movement. The positive lock can also operate in an unlocked configuration to allow the pivotal movement. The apparatus also includes a friction lock engaged with said first and third steering column members. The friction lock can operate in a locked configuration to prevent the sliding movement. The friction lock can also operate in an unlocked configuration to allow the sliding movement.

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