Steering column

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1998-11-19

2000-10-17

Fenstermacher, David

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

74492, B62D 118

Patent

active

061314811

ABSTRACT:
A steering column connectable to a frame of a vehicle includes a first steering column member pivotable relative to a second steering column member. A tilt lock bar has an end portion movable with the first steering column member relative to the second steering column member. The tilt lock bar moves relative to the second steering column member upon pivoting of the first steering column member to any one of a plurality of pivot positions relative to the second steering column member. A locking member engages a plurality of teeth on the tilt lock bar to prevent movement of the tilt lock bar relative to the second steering column member and pivoting of the first steering column member relative to the second steering column member. The locking member has a first position engaging the plurality of teeth on the tilt lock bar to prevent movement of the tilt lock bar relative to the second steering column member. The locking member has a second position spaced from the plurality of teeth on the tilt lock bar to enable movement of the tilt lock bar relative to the second steering column and pivoting of the first steering column member relative to the second steering column member. A support tube for connecting the steering column to the frame of the vehicle rotatably supports the second steering column member.

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A copy of an European Search Report dated Feb. 21, 2000.

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