Outer column for telescopic steering device and telescopic steering device
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United States of America Patent
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Nov 28, 2017
Grant Date -
Nov 3, 2016
app pub date -
Nov 21, 2014
filing date -
Mar 3, 2014
priority date (Note) -
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Abstract
An upper surface of a front portion of an outer column is provided with a slit having a substantial T shape as seen from a radial direction and a pair of sandwiched portions. In a rear end side portion of an outer surface of the sandwiched portion, a dented portion is formed to be dented inward in a width direction at a lower half portion thereof. Accordingly, a distance from the position of a force which acts on the sandwiched portions according to an operation on an adjustment lever to a position of a main outer column body which is a fulcrum of elastic deformation becomes longer. Therefore, a structure capable of reducing change of a force necessary for operating the adjustment lever and stably fitting and holding an inner column regardless of the position of a steering wheel in a front-rear direction is implemented.
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International Classification(s)
- 2014 Application Filing Year
- B62D Class
- 2117 Applications Filed
- 1852 Patents Issued To-Date
- 87.49 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 7 Citation Count
- B62D Class
- 16.86 % this patent is cited more than
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