Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-05
2007-06-05
Fenstermacher, David M. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
C280S777000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10782324
ABSTRACT:
A locking device has an actuating lever for an adjustable steering column in a vehicle. The locking device is provided between a mounting fixed on the vehicle and a casing tube. The casing tube surrounds the steering column and can be adjusted relative to the mounting. The actuating lever can be pivoted below and/or to the side of the casing tube between a locking position and a release position for locking and releasing the casing tube. A handle component for the actuating lever is positioned at a given distance from the casing tube when the actuating lever is in the locking position. The actuating lever is configured as a deformation element and, when there is an impact, the handle component can be deformed in a direction toward the casing tube for absorbing energy and protecting the driver.
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Gerloff Harald
Laue Jörg
Raav Stefan
Schikora Daniel
Schnick Jens-Peter
Fenstermacher David M.
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
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