Rake and telescope column lock safety function

Details Rake and telescope column lock safety function Rake and telescope column lock safety function

2007-10-09

2007-10-09

Dickson, Paul N. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

C180S271000, C074S493000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10960824

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus has an adjustable steering column that moves between first and second positions along a path. The path defines tilting movement of at least a portion of the steering column, telescoping movement of at least a portion of the steering column, or both tilting and telescoping movement. The apparatus also includes a lock moveable between locked and unlocked positions. When the lock is in the locked position, the steering column can not move adjustably along the path. When the lock is in the unlocked position, the steering column can be adjusted along the path. The apparatus also includes a switch operable to emit an unlock signal, and a controller communicating with the switch to receive the unlock signal. The controller controls the lock to move to the unlocked position in response to the unlock signal. The apparatus also includes a signal generator operable to emit a second signal to the controller. The controller overrides the unlock signal and controls the lock to move to the locked position in response to the second signal.

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