Tiltable steering mechanism for an off-highway implement

Details Tiltable steering mechanism for an off-highway implement Tiltable steering mechanism for an off-highway implement

1994-03-07

1997-03-25

Marmor, Charles A.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

74531, 280775, B62D 118

Patent

active

056134045

ABSTRACT:
A tiltable steering system for an off-highway implement including a steering column having a steering wheel connected toward an upper end thereof. A tilting mechanism for the steering column defines a generally horizontal pivot about which the steering column moves. The tilting mechanism further includes a gas spring mechanism connected to the steering column for allowing the steering column to pivotally move through a relatively wide range of positions and thereafter be locked in a selected tilted position. A second tilting mechanism is provided between the steering column and the steering wheel for allowing the steering wheel to be adjusted and secured in a tilted position independently of the selected tilted position of the steering column. To further promote ergonomic positioning of the steering wheel, the steering column of the present invention is elevationally adjustable as through telescoping casings which define the steering column. A locking mechanism secures the casings in adjusted relation to each other thereby allowing the elevational position of the steering wheel to be adjusted as desired by the operator.

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