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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 2004
Filed:
Dec. 28, 2001
Sean A Bannon, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
William A Jolley, Waterford, MI (US);
Benjamin S Basa, Jr., Grand Blanc, MI (US);
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
An articulated, tiltable steering column and method for installing the same is provided. The steering column includes a locking mechanism for retaining upper and lower column members in selected positions of adjustment. The locking mechanism includes a rod received by and slidable along a longitudinal axis within a sleeve. A collar is journalled around the sleeve and includes diametrically opposed bores for receiving the shaft. A biasing member is secured on a first end to a mounting portion extending from the sleeve and is secured on a second end by the collar.