摘要 |
A steering unit and control console for a vehicle comprising a pedestal assembly for supporting the vehicle steering unit and at least one vehicle control lever, a platform device secured to the vehicle and pivotally mounting the pedestal assembly in an upwardly position thereon for movement of the pedestal assembly about a transverse axis to adjust the position of the pedestal assembly, a locking unit pivotally mounted on the platform device for locking the pedestal assembly against the pivotal movement out of any one of a plurality of adjusted positions of the pedestal assembly, and a release unit for disengaging the locking unit whereby the pedestal assembly is pivotally movable to an adjusted position, the console including further the release unit having a handle which protrudes forwardly from the pedestal assembly and which is disposed below the steering unit, and further wherein the locking unit provides for a firm locked engagement of the locking mechanism to eliminate potential means of looseness.
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