Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Joyce, William C. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
C074S056000, C074S531000, C074S567000, C403S374500
Reexamination Certificate
active
07028579
ABSTRACT:
An over-mold lever in particular for use in a clamping mechanism for a vehicle steering column, is preferably made primarily of plastics material and includes a main portion (1) a head (5) and a hand grip (4). The head (5) is molded over an integrated camming surface (2), which is provided with one or more, preferably four, raised camming portions (2A). The camming surface (2) is arranged for engagement with a corresponding camming surface of another cam component to operate the clamping mechanism.
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Irish Stephen
Vinsonneau Nicholas
Joyce William C.
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Nsk Steering Systems Europe Limited
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