Steering column

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2005-10-11

2005-10-11

Hannon, Thomas R. (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

C074S495000, C280S775000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06952979

ABSTRACT:
A steering column (10) includes a support (24) through which a steering column member (12) extends connected with a mounting bracket (68). A locking mechanism (130) locks the support (24) in any one of a plurality of positions relative to the mounting bracket (68). The locking mechanism (130) has a locking shaft (200) extending through first and second cams (148, 132) and the mounting bracket (68). The first cam (148) is rotatable relative to the locking shaft (200) and the second cam (132) and has a first cam surface (150). The second cam (132) has a second cam surface (134) facing the first cam surface (150). A bearing (166) includes a flexible cage (168) and a plurality of bearing members (170) rotatable relative to the cage engaging the first and second cam surfaces (150, 134). The locking mechanism (130) clamps the support (24) to the mounting bracket (68) when the first cam (148) is in a first position relative to the second cam (132). The support (24) is movable relative to the mounting bracket (68) and the locking shaft (200) is prevented from moving relative to the mounting bracket when the first cam (148) is in a second position relative to the second cam (132).

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