Steering assembly

Details Steering assembly Steering assembly

2005-10-14

2008-10-14

Hurley, Kevin (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

C280S775000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07434841

ABSTRACT:
A steering assembly for a vehicle comprising: a fixed guide portion; a movable steering column portion which is arranged to move relative to the fixed portion to permit a collapse of the steering column assembly; and at least one bearing element which is located between the fixed guide portion and the movable steering column portion and provides a bearing surface upon which the movable portion can slide relative to the guide portion in which the bearing element is able to articulate relative to the guide portion. The bearing element may provide longitudinal guidance to the movable portion in the event of a collapse or reach adjustment.

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