摘要 |
A tilt steering mechanism having a latch plate fixed to the vehicle and having recesses corresponding to particular tilted positions of the steering column. A member is carried by the steering column for tilting motion therewith, and has a first portion engagable with the recesses. A mechanism is provided for biasing the member toward engagement with the recesses, and includes a compression spring carried concentrically with the member and having a straightened portion abutable with a notch formed in the member. The member has a second portion that can be pushed by the operator to shift the member against the force of the biasing mechanism to disengage the member from the recesses. A mechanism is provided for enclosing the steering column and tilt mechanism throughout the range of tilting, and includes a cowl carried by a spring mounted on the steering column. |