Operating device having retained operating lever

Details Operating device having retained operating lever Operating device having retained operating lever

2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Luong, Vinh T. (Department: 3656)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

C074S523000, C074S492000, C074S493000, C200S061540

Reexamination Certificate

active

07895916

ABSTRACT:
A vehicular operating device includes a lever movably attachable at one end to a housing such as a steering column such that the lever is pivotable relative to the housing between different positions. A connector connectable to the housing is adjacent to the first end of the lever and is in communication with the hollow body of the lever. A catch line having first and second ends runs through the hollow body of the lever with the first end of the catch line being connected to the connector and the second end of the catch line being connected to the second end of the lever. Upon the lever breaking, the catch line secures the lever to the connector as the catch line is connected to both of the second end of the lever and the connector to thereby prevent the lever from breaking away from the housing.

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