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US3718053A
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Tilt steering wheel mechanism
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1971-10-04
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Granted: 1973-02-27
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Expires: 1991-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A tilt steering wheel mechanism having a column, the lower end of which is connected to a remotely controlled adjuster mechanism having a positioning member and a slidable bolt cooperating with the positioning member permitting the column to be pivoted to predetermined points about a horizontal axis for locking the wheel in an adjusted position.
Inventors
- 👤 J Cinadr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:25
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/16; B62D1/18; B62D1/184
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A tilt steering wheel mechanism for a vehicle including a steering wheel rotatably supported at the upper end of a column, a housing pivotally supporting the lower end of said column, a bracket having a pair of laterally spaced arms supporting the housing for angular movement about a horizontal axis extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, a positioning member projecting from said housing and having the free end thereof located between vertical planes pasSing through said arms, the free end of said positioning member having a plurality of vertically aligned openings formed therein with each opening representing an adjusted position of the column about said horizontal axis, latching means carried by said bracket and having a bolt engageable with one of said openings in the free end of said positioning member for locking the column in a predetermined fixed position, a spring connected between said housing and the bracket for continuously urging the column in one direction about said horizontal axis, and a remotely located actuator connected to said bolt for retracting the latter from said one of said openings so as to permit the column to be adjusted to a new position about said horizontal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A tilt steering wheel mechanism for a vehicle including a steering wheel rotatably supported at the upper end of a column, a housing pivotally supporting the lower end of said column, a bracket having a pair of laterally spaced arms supporting the housing for angular movement about a horizontal axis extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, a positioning member projecting from said housing and having the free end thereof located between vertical planes pasSing through said arms, the free end of said positioning member having a plurality of vertically aligned openings formed therein with each opening representing an adjusted position of the column about said horizontal axis, latching means carried by said bracket and having a bolt engageable with one of said openings in the free end of said positioning member for locking the column in a predetermined fixed position, a spring connected between said housing and the bracket for continuously urging the column in one direction about said horizontal axis, and a remotely located actuator connected to said bolt for retracting the latter from said one of said openings so as to permit the column to be adjusted to a new position about said horizontal axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
231 words
A tilt steering wheel mechanism for a vehicle including a steering wheel rotatably supported at the upper end of a column, a housing rotatably supporting the lower end of said column, a bracket having a pair of laterally spaced arms supporting the housing for angular movement about a horizontal axis between two extreme positions, and positions therebetween, a positioning member projecting from said housing and having the free end thereof located between vertical planes passing through said arms, the free end of said positioning member having a plurality of openings formed therein along a vertical plane that is perpendicular to said horizontal axis and each of said openings representing an adjusted position of the column about said horizontal axis, stop means carried by the bracket and engageable by the positioning member when the column is located in both of said extreme positions, latching means carried by said bracket and having a bolt engageable with one of said openings in the free end of said member for locking the column in a predetermined fixed position, a spring connected between said housing and the bracket for continuously urging the column in one direction about said horizontal axis, and a remotely located actuator connected to said bolt for retracting the latter from said one of said openings so as to permit the column to be adjusted to a new position about said horizontal axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
231 words
A tilt steering wheel mechanism for a vehicle including a steering wheel rotatably supported at the upper end of a column, a housing rotatably supporting the lower end of said column, a bracket having a pair of laterally spaced arms supporting the housing for angular movement about a horizontal axis between two extreme positions, and positions therebetween, a positioning member projecting from said housing and having the free end thereof located between vertical planes passing through said arms, the free end of said positioning member having a plurality of openings formed therein along a vertical plane that is perpendicular to said horizontal axis and each of said openings representing an adjusted position of the column about said horizontal axis, stop means carried by the bracket and engageable by the positioning member when the column is located in both of said extreme positions, latching means carried by said bracket and having a bolt engageable with one of said openings in the free end of said member for locking the column in a predetermined fixed position, a spring connected between said housing and the bracket for continuously urging the column in one direction about said horizontal axis, and a remotely located actuator connected to said bolt for retracting the latter from said one of said openings so as to permit the column to be adjusted to a new position about said horizontal axis.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-02-27 | 1976-08-28 | 1977-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-27 | 1980-08-28 | 1981-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-27 | 1984-08-28 | 1985-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |