DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE VERTICAL AND AXIAL POSITION OF A STEERING WHEEL

摘要

An adjustable steering wheel apparatus with a hydraulic steering control unit (3) mounted on a bracket (9) or adjustment in the axial direction of the steering column (3) and also about the horizontal axis of aligned pins (14, 15). A locking means including links (21, 22), friction washers (27) and a clamping bolt (24) are provided to releasably secure the steering assembly (1, 2, 3, 4) in its adjusted position. A single manually operated lever (32) is operable to lock and release the locking means.