Steering column assembly

Details Steering column assembly Steering column assembly

2005-09-30

2008-08-05

Joyce, William C (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

C280S775000, C280S777000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07406894

ABSTRACT:
A steering column assembly comprising a steering column shroud which supports a steering column shaft, the shroud being connected to the vehicle by a clamping mechanism which is operable between a locked position in which the shroud is clamped in position relative to a fixed portion of the vehicle chassis and an unlocked position in which the shroud is adjustable for reach and/or rake relative to the vehicle chassis. The clamping mechanism includes an actuator and a user operated switch that is connected to the actuator and which is operable to control the operation of the actuator to move the clamp between the locked and the unlocked position.

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