| 摘要 |
A collapsible steering column for use in an automotive vehicle having steering linkage, an instrument panel and a steering wheel, includes an upper sleeve having an axis and defining a rearwardly opening cavity and a rear end configured for connection to a steering wheel, the cavity having a rear wall; a lower shaft having an axis and a forward end configured for connection to vehicle steering linkage and having an upper end extending coaxially at least partially within the cavity; a spring disposed within the cavity between the shaft and the rear wall of the cavity; a mating configuration between the sleeve and the shaft for causing the sleeve and the shaft to rotated as a unit about their common axes; and, a detent assembly connected with the sleeve and the vehicle instrument panel for holding the sleeve conditionally against axial movement unless sufficient axial force is applied to the sleeve.
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