Locking rotary part of vehicle steering spindle has controlled break down of tension forces during unlocking through locking element fixed on support part which moves against spring pressure, etc.

摘要

The device has a toothed locking element (8) swivelling between a locked and unlocked position. The locking element is fixed on a support part (7) which in the locked position moves from a central rest position to both sides against the pressure of corresponding springs (14, 15). The support part comprises a worm (9,10) at predetermined intervals from the locking element on each side.