| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To manufacture a steering column of a less number of components with a lightweight and low-cost structure. SOLUTION: A projecting part 11 swollen downward is formed in the middle part of the steering column 3 in a single piece integrally therewith and is formed with a through hole 10 in alignment with a long hole 8 formed in a stationary bracket 6. A tilt bolt 13 is inserted through the holes 8 and 10, and a tilt nut 14 is fitted on the tip of the bolt 13 in its part protruding from the outer side face of the stationary bracket 6 to couple and fix a tilt lever 12 to a base end. A tilting mechanism is formed so that the nut 14 is fastened and unfastened by turning the lever 12. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO |
