Steering column arrangement

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Hannon, Thomas R (Department: 3656)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

C074S48400R

Reexamination Certificate

active

07992464

ABSTRACT:
A steering column arrangement having a steering spindle (2) which is mounted in a casing tube (3, 5) so as to be rotationally movable, and having a switch module (7) which is held immovably with respect to the steering spindle (2). The switch module (7) is fixed radially and axially on the casing tube (3), the switch module (7) being supported on a bearing (12) which is arranged on the steering spindle. The Switch module comprises a centering device (8) which, under action of a force (F) which is oriented coaxially with respect to the longitudinal axis (L) of the steering spindle (2), fixes the switch module (7) on the casing tube (3).

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