Tilt steering wheel and support column apparatus

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1979-05-14

1981-05-05

Herrmann, Allan D.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element

74493, 74527, B62D 118

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active

042651395

ABSTRACT:
PCT No. PCT/US79/00319 SEC. 371 Date May 14, 1979 SEC. 103(e) Date May 14, 1979 PCT Filed May 14, 1979
An apparatus (10) includes an upwardly inclined stationary support column (12) and an upwardly inclined steering wheel column (14) pivotally mounted thereon. An interlock mechanism (86) is provided at the distal end (52) of the support column (12) for locking the columns (12, 14) together at one angular position including that of substantially parallel alignment of the columns (12, 14). A vehicle control member (60) can be mounted at the distal end (52) of the support column (12) subjacent the steering wheel (16), and the support column (12) can include a pair of posts (30, 32) defining a U-shaped slot (50) for receiving the steering wheel column (14).

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