Tiltable steering wheel mechanism having driving and utility positions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11180177
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17159283

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A steering wheel assembly includes a rim that is movably connected to a base for movement between driving and utility positions. A movement control mechanism is configured to selectively lock the rim in the driving position relative to the base structure. The motion control mechanism includes a detent that is configured to retain the rim structure in the utility position relative to the base structure, whereby a user can apply a force to the rim structure to overcome the detent and move the rim structure from the utility position to the driving position.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC1 AMERICAN ROAD FL4 DEARBORN MI 48126-2701

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Aktas, Macit Windsor, CA 71 276
Fassbender, Martin Buschhoven, DE 8 23
Kish, Joseph Michael Canton, US 51 207
Kuepper, Philipp Grevenbroich, DE 9 25

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