Single-motor power telescope and tilt steering column

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2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Hannon, Thomas R. (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

C074S492000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10798763

ABSTRACT:
A drive mechanism is provided for a tilting and telescoping steering column. The drive mechanism can selectively tilt the steering wheel or telescope the steering column in response to input from the driver. A single drive mechanism controls the tilting movement and the telescoping movement. The invention includes a locking device for locking the single drive mechanism in one of first and second modes of operation corresponding to tilting movement and telescoping movement. A pivoting device for engaging the locking device is provided. The pivoting device can be a lever arm or can be a solenoid mounted to the steering column.

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