Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Patent
1990-11-21
1992-02-18
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
74533, 74538, 280775, B62D 118, G05G 506
Patent
active
050883429
ABSTRACT:
A tilt steering mechanism having a latch plate fixed to the vehicle and having recesses corresponding to particular tilted positions of the steering column. A member is carried by the steering column for tilting motion therewith, and has a first portion engagable with the recesses. A mechanism is provided for biasing the member toward engagement with the recesses, and includes a compression spring carried concentrically with the member and having a straightened portion abutable with a notch formed in the member. The member has a second portion that can be pushed by the operator to shift the member against the force of the biasing mechanism to disengage the member from the recesses. A mechanism is provided for enclosing the steering column and tilt mechanism throughout the range of tilting, and includes a cowl carried by a spring mounted on the steering column.
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Bening Curtis R.
Tessenske Dean J.
Deere & Company
Herrmann Allan D.
Laub David W.
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