Features

TILT STEERING COLUMN WITH MEMORY FUNCTION
1. When the tilt-up lever is pulled back, the movable gear is disengaged from the stationary gear. This causes the coil spring to tilt the steering column up. At this point, the memory gear is held engaged with the movable gear and operates according to the movement of the movable gear. A plate united with the memory gear is then interposed between the movable and stationary gears. This holds the two gears disengaged (when the tilt-up lever is released).
2. When the stationary gear and the memory gear, which is engaged with it, return to the original position while pushing the steering wheel down, the movable gear is disengaged from the plate. This causes the tilt-up lever to be locked.
3. When the tilt-select lever is pulled toward the driver, both the movable and memory gears are simultaneously disengaged from the stationary gear. This unlocks the tilt-select lever. (The tilt-up lever is also moved by the movement of the tilt-select lever.) When the steering wheel is released at the desired position, it will remain locked there.





TELESCOPIC FUNCTION
The telescopic lever is locked when pulled toward the driver. Pushing it releases the steering wheel for adjustment. After adjusting the wheel position, the lever must be locked.

ENERGY ABSORBING MECHANISM OF CURLING PLATE





1. The curling plate is installed between the column mounting bracket and the support bracket. In a collision, the curling plate deforms to effectively absorb the energy of the impact.





2. The steering column is held by a support beam located close to the steering wheel to reduce the overhang. The upper bearing is also located close to the steering wheel to increase supporting rigidity, as well as to reduce the problem of a shaking or shimmying wheel.





3. The steering column is supported solely by the support beam. So, in the case of a frontal collision, even if the toe-board is deformed, the throwback of the column can be minimized.