Tilting mechanism

Details Tilting mechanism Tilting mechanism

2004-09-15

2008-11-25

Hurley, Kevin (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

C074S493000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07455319

ABSTRACT:
A tilting arrangement for a vehicle steering wheel unit is disclosed. The tilting arrangement incorporates a mount (2) to mount the tilting arrangement on the vehicle. A support element (11) is provided, and the steering wheel unit is pivotally connected (13) to the support element (11) to effect tilting pivotal movement about a pivot axis (13). The support element (11) is moveable relative to the mount (2) so as to move the pivotal axis (13) with a movement which has a substantial upward component.

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