Patent ID: 6131481
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A steering column connectable to a frame of a vehicle, said steering column comprising:first and second steering column members, said first steering column member being pivotable relative to said second steering column member;a tilt lock bar having an end portion movable with said first steering column member relative to said second steering column member, said tilt lock bar moving relative to said second steering column member upon pivoting of said first steering column member to any one of a plurality of pivot positions relative to said second steering column member, said tilt lock bar having a plurality of teeth;locking means for engaging said plurality of teeth on said tilt lock bar to prevent movement of said tilt lock bar relative to said second steering column member and prevent pivoting of said first steering column member relative to said second steering column member, said locking means having a first position engaging said plurality of teeth on said tilt lock bar to prevent movement of said tilt lock bar relative to said second steering column member and a second position spaced from said plurality of teeth on said tilt lock bar to enable movement of said tilt lock bar relative to said second steering column member and pivoting of said first steering column member relative to said second steering column member; andmounting means for connecting said steering column to the frame of the vehicle, said mounting means rotatably supporting said second steering column member.