Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2010-06-15
Hannon, Thomas R (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
C280S775000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07735391
ABSTRACT:
To provide a steering device for tilt and telescopic adjustments in which the locked condition can be made stronger, and when unlocked, tilt and telescopic adjustment can be smoothly carried out.A steering device, comprising: a fixed bracket having fixed side parts on both sides in the width direction; a movable bracket arranged between the fixed side parts; a friction plate fixed and oppositely arranged with a suitable gap with respect to at least one of the two fixed side parts of the fixed bracket; and a friction washer that is inserted between the fixed side part and the friction plate. A lock bolt passes through for connecting the fixed bracket, the movable bracket, the friction plate, and the friction washer to be freely locked and unlocked.
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Imai Masayuki
Osawa Toshihito
Boes Terence
Hannon Thomas R
McGinn IP Law Group PLLC
Yamada Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
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