Abstract: A raised flooring system and methods of forming components of such a system are disclosed. Systems consistent with embodiments of the present invention utilize thin sheet metal, typically galvanized steel, base plates laid side by side on an existing floor. Attached in a rectilinear pattern to the base plates are stand-offs, which support floor panels forming the raised or false floor (which in turn are typically covered with carpet tile). In addition to supporting the floor panels, the stand-offs form a network of channels where conduit, cables, hoses, pipe and similar materials can be routed. The stand-offs are punched and then formed from thin sheet metal, also typically galvanized steel, and have an overall shape generally that of a truncated cone achieved with four arms that have rolled edges for enhanced load-bearing capacity.

Abstract: A line guide bracket for adjustably coupling a holder to a ground stake is disclosed wherein the bracket is formed from flat metal sheet stock into a tubular structure and includes apertures having centering notches for accommodating ground stakes and holder arms of different diameters.

Abstract: A bracket for shock mounting of a vibrating or rotating device, such as a centrifuge, to a support surface. The bracket is formed from a plate of stiff material, such as steel, having an expandible deformable section along a lengthwise axis of the plate and a rotationally deformable leg section formed by undulations in the plate from one end to the other. At narrower plate regions, formed by the undulations, plate rotation is possible until the plate exceeds its elastic limit in the rotational direction and permanent deformation occurs. Such permanent deformation absorbs energy from accidents within the device in which energy would otherwise be transferred to a support surface and the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A shelf ladder reinforcement member is provided for use with a refrigerator having a thin liner which defines an interior compartment and in which a shelf ladder is to be secured for supporting shelves. The shelf ladder reinforcement member has a length greater than a width and has end portions with flat faces of a width substantially the same as the width of the member and intermediate portions having a flat face with a width less than the width of the member. A central portion may also be provided with a flat face having a width substantially the same as the width of the member with the first, second and third flat faces adjoining each other in a coplanar fashion.The shelf ladder reinforcement member has side walls which are angled away from the flat faces to strengthen and reinforce the member. The side walls at the first and third flat faces extend away from the flat faces by an angle of approximately 270.degree.

Abstract: A generally flat attachment plate for providing a mounting surface on a side of a Z-stud, which surface is perpendicular to the Z-stud flanges. The plate has tongues on one edge engaging an inwardly directed lip on the Z-stud flange, and means on the opposite edge to affix the plate to the angled web of the Z-stud, such as by tabs which fit into slots on the web. The Z-stud has two rows of slots for use in mounting the plates or for suspending the Z-stud from a ceiling.

Abstract: A suspended horizontal ceiling system includes an upper support member vertically below a built ceiling, a suspension member to support a ceiling panel below the support member, and a support arrangement for providing vertical adjustment to the panels of such ceiling system. The support arrangement includes a spring clamp fixedly mounted to the support member, and an axial support rod connected to the suspension member. The clamp includes a positioning lip to assure proper and rapid placement of the clamp to the support member and a pair of resilient cantilevered plate sections which extend from the plate and away from one another to grip the outer periphery of the support rod whereby to prevent vertical movement of the support rod and deflect towards one another to release and permit vertical movement of the support rod.

Abstract: A one-piece extension arm for connecting a basketball backboard to a support pole including a central web portion, a pair of spaced legs, a pair of forward projections and a pair of rearward projections such that the extension arm is symmetrical about a plane that bisects and is perpendicular to the central web portion and a one-piece planar blank from which the extension arm is formed.

Abstract: A clip for holding a downspout lateral in the tipped up position has a C-shaped body constructed of transparent, resilient plastic. The clip is resiliently snapped onto a downspout some distance above where a lateral joins the downspout. The C-shaped body of the clip has at least one depending lip for retaining the downspout lateral. The lateral is tilted upwardly until the upper edge of the lateral rests against the clip then the clip is slid down slightly until the lip engages the upper edge of the lateral and thereby retains it.

Abstract: A retainer for holding a holstered handgun to a surface, such as a wall, under a shelf, or the like, the retainer comprising a bracket, formed having upper and lower legs, and being integrally bent at one end, so that the legs may extend generally parallel with respect to each other, for approximately equivalent lengths, and with the curvature of the bend being sufficient to provide adequate clearance within the bracket for retention of the strap of a holster therein. The legs of the bracket may be grooved, to provide inherent reinforcement and strength to it, during usage. The opposite or free ends of each leg are bent, to initially form shoulders against which the strap of the holster may encounter, so as to prevent its untimely release, while at the same time these bends contact each other, under a spring bias, to assure that the bracket remains closed, for retention of the holster thereto, when stowed.

Abstract: A switch package mounting bracket is provided which securely mounts a switch package to a control console of a domestic appliance. The mounting bracket provides a tripod support which laterally stabilizes the switch package, in addition to preventing inward or outward movement thereof relative to the control console. The switch mounting bracket provides, at one end, a first mounting tab and, at an opposite end, a pair of second mounting tabs. The first mounting tab is generally in-line with the longitudinal center line of the mounting bracket while each of the second mounting tabs are equidistantly spaced outboard of the mounting bracket center line. The second mounting tabs are located inwardly from a terminal edge of the switch package, allowing the overall length of the mounting bracket, and the control console hole necessary to accommodate it, to be reduced.

Abstract: Method and assembly for fixing a surfacing stabilising mesh and a piece for holding the fixing assembly. According to the method for fixing a mesh formed by interlaced strands (5) to a supporting material (3) after laying the mesh on the supporting material (3), the first wings (4) of the holding pieces with two wings (4, 6) are passed underneath the strands (5) of the mesh, the pieces being closed around the strands (5) and secured to the supporting material (3) by anchoring in the material (3), by means of an anchoring appliance, a single fixing component (2) for forming holding lugs (7) from the pieces (1) and securing the assembly to the supporting material (3).

Abstract: A bracket for vertically mounting an object to various structural supports such as a wall, a vertical beam or a floor stand. The device comprises two rigid "L" shaped brackets mounted in opposing fashion which clamp the object using vertical tension applied by the resiliency of both steel and rubber.

Abstract: A ceiling mounted bracket is adapted to be fixed under a corrugated ceiling formed of U-shaped channels having flaring sides. The bracket which has a U-shaped cross-section corresponding to one channel is formed of two lateral faces and a joining face provided with a perforation suitable for hanging a ceiling fixture.

Abstract: It is common in the design of modern day construction equipment to utilize one or more hydraulic systems that may require the use of a pressurized accumulator. Since the rating requirements for the respective systems can vary from country to country, it is necessary to provide mountings for various sizes of accumulators. In some instances an entire mounting apparatus has been required for each size adding needlessly to the expense and complexity of the mounting design, In the subject invention, a mounting apparatus is provided for accumulators that utilizes a pair of vertically spaced brackets. Mounting fasteners are provided that are centered on an axis that is spaced from a wall of the machine a distance greater than the radius of the largest accumulator that will be utilized. Being so positioned, the same mounting fasteners may be utilized to mount accumulators of various diameters.

Abstract: A room air conditioner which is easily assembled by virtue of a base pan having a plurality of vertically oriented fasteners secured thereto for retaining various components of the air conditioner including the compressor, condenser assembly, evaporator assembly and a barrier wall. A novel motor mount is provided which is also secured to a plurality of the vertically oriented fasteners of the base pan. A separate control box assembly is secured to the evaporator assembly via vertically oriented fasteners and is kept clear of any air flow path through the air conditioner.

Abstract: A hinged connector for joining a first structural member to a second structural member in a support structure, comprising first and second metal connector members each having a base portion for attachment to a respective structural member and a tab integral with the base portion. Each base portion includes an integral upset gusset welded to the tab of the respective connector member to add support to the tab and add stiffness to the connector member.

Abstract: There is provided a drywall installation tool which is generally rectangular and has a first and second section. In one embodiment, the first section being provided with at least two apertures through which nails or screws can be placed to secure the tool to a drywall sheet that is already in place. A spacer is provided on the surface of the first section of the tool to properly position the tool on the installed drywall surface. When the tool is positioned on a installed drywall surface, the next sheet of drywall is then placed on the second section of the tool and pushed upwardly to properly position the second sheet of drywall on studs or metal supports and the drywall tool holds the sheet of drywall in place while it is being secured with either nails or screws to the underlying support structure.

Abstract: A hanger for a power factor capacitor and method of attachment by brazing reduces metallurgical changes that can lead to cracks in the tank wall from welding. The hanger has a base plate with a circular opening and a raised shoulder that provides a single ring of contact between the tank wall and hanger. A ring of brazing alloy is placed within the opening on the tank wall. Through induction of electric current, the brazing alloy melts and flows resulting in a complete braze between the hanger and the tank wall which is accomplished at a much lower temperature than other welding techniques.

Abstract: A slip-on brace is provided for display stands, frames and easels of the type having an elongated frame element having front and rear legs defining a slot for the receipt of a generally planar display element. The brace includes a generally planar brace element having two opposite lateral edges angularly disposed relative to one another, and a pair of upstanding flanges each of which is joined to and along one of the lateral edges and is disposed generally normally to the planar brace element. At least one of the flanges is insertable into the slot of the elongated frame element in a friction fit manner between the display element and the frame element rear leg. The other flange can be inserted into the slot of another display stand to join the stands together or it can be used to prop up the first stand on a horizontal support, such as a table or shelf.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for supporting a sliding door track and a flashing on a structure is disclosed, comprising a mounting bracket including a substantially flat first section and a substantially flat second section affixed to and extending from the first section, the second section forming parallel opposed U-shaped channels extending upwardly and inwardly from the second section and spaced a first distance apart, and a flashing bracket adapted to support a flashing thereon and including an attachment end having a pair of engagement portions adapted to be received in the channels.

Abstract: The specification discloses a stamped metal plant or like object support bracket including a generally "C" shaped opening which receives a four-by-four support post, an object support member for holding a plant or the like, and teeth which project into one side of the "C" shaped opening and engage the four-by-four post.

Abstract: A universally-adaptable mounting plate for mounting an electrically-operated door opener on a door frame. The mounting plate is substantially rectangular, having a plan portion with longitudinally-directed side edges and transversely-directed end edges. A tab is struck from the plan portion at one end of the mounting plate and is positioned substantially perpendicular to the plan portion and substantially equidistant from and substantially parallel with respect to the side edges. The plan portion is provided with both longitudinally-elongated and transversely-elongated apertures for mounting the door opener thereon, and the tab is provided with an aperture for receiving conventional fastening means for affixing the tab to a door frame or door frame jamb.

Abstract: A universal support and mounting bracket for surveying instruments that provides a portable self-contained secure and stable mounting platform on structural support columns and other non-uniform surfaces. The mounting bracket device has multiple mounting areas to accept a variety of surveying and siting instruments.

Abstract: A locator clip including a central sleeve engageable about a heating element sheath. The clip includes a pair of overlying end panels integral with the sleeve and centrally aperatured to accommodate a temperature probe transversely across the sleeve received sheath. The clip sleeve opens upwardly to expose the sheath to the overlying probe for intimate contact therebetween encouraged by a resilient retaining flap engaging the probe.

Abstract: An assembly having a plurality of elongate feet for supporting optical equipment. The feet are attached to the optical equipment by a fastener. A plurality of alternate carrier holes or an H-shaped aperture are provided in each foot so that, with the fastener disposed through any one such hole or at any one position in said H-shaped aperture, the fastener may be screwed into the adapter hole of the optical equipment. The feet are adapted to rotate about the fastener in respective planes parallel to the bottom of the optical equipment. Each foot has a plurality of alternate leg holes for receiving objects which function as legs supporting the assembly.

Abstract: A fixing device according to this invention easily and securely fixes a noise absorber onto a wire. The fixing device comprises a base member to receive a noise absorber thereon. The fixing device also comprises engaging portions provided on the base member to engage with side edges of the noise absorber. The fixing device further comprises an attaching member to attach the base member to a wire. When the wire with the fixing device attached thereon is inserted into the noise absorber, the engaging portions of the fixing device engage with the noise absorber, thereby fixing the noise absorber securely onto the wire.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a camper jack onto a camper body. A novel mounting bracket is used to mount a camper jack onto a camper body in a clean, attractive, and unobtrusive manner. The mounting bracket is formed of three integral flat portions, a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The three integral portions are formed into a generally z-shaped configuration wherein the second portion forms the middle of the mounting bracket, and the first and third portions extend perpendicularly from opposite ends of the second portion and in opposite directions from each other. When the mounting bracket is attached to the camper body, the first and second portions conform to the shape of a corner edge of the camper body. The third portion projects outwardly from the camper body. Once the mounting bracket is securely attached to the camper body, a camper jack can be conveniently positioned between the third portion and the second portion of the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A pipe surge restrainer between a pipe hanger and a liquid carrying pipe resists upward surging movement of the pipe when the liquid pressure changes. One form of the restrainer is initially a flat strap having two legs, two transverse arms spaced from the legs but connected to the legs at one end by bridges, and a connecting wall remote from the arms and located between the two legs. The strap is bent into a generally U-shape with the legs and arms extending vertically upright and parallel and linked by the integral wall. The arms are bent into opposing rod receiving shapes and the bridges are bent toward each other to bring the arms closer together to form a clip. The restrainer legs are positioned within the space between the pipe and a yoke of the hanger with the clip engaging the hanging rod or swivel nut above the yoke, the connecting wall near the pipe, and the upper edge of the legs directly adjacent the yoke, thereby providing a spacer which retains the pipe in position.

Abstract: A truss girder hanger connection including a metal truss girder hanger joining a supporting wood truss girder to a carried wood truss girder.The metal truss girder hanger is structurally connected only to a supporting wood vertical member of the supporting wood truss girder and not to the supporting wood bottom chord.The truss girder hanger connection is primarily used where the carried wood truss girder is to be supported in a sloped and/or skewed relationship to the supporting wood truss girder.The metal truss girder hanger is constructed from a single piece of metal and a single weld connects the edge of an extension member to an elongated back member.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a transformer in a tank, comprising a top and bottom frame, the transformer being located between the top and bottom frames. A plurality of slots are disposed in a row in the top frame. L-shaped brackets are provided for securing the transformer to the tank. The brackets include a toggled end disposed on one end and a shear lug located interior of the toggled end. The toggled end and the shear lug are each disposed in one of the plurality of slots to secure the transformer with the tank. The plurality of slots allow relocation of the brackets along the top frame. A bore is also disposed in the L-shaped bracket. A mounting screw extends through the bore and through one of the plurality of slots in the top frame to further secure the top frame to the tank, the mounting screw maintaining electrical continuity between the top frame and the tank. The shear lug bears any lateral forces which would be otherwise received by the ground screw.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for mounting an electrical box between studs in a wall is disclosed. The apparatus of the invention is a mounting bracket comprising a relatively flat, elongated frame having a front planar face, a rear planar face, and a first and second opposing ends attachable to two corresponding wall studs. The frame also has a central cut-out portion which defines a top edge and a bottom edge. An electrical box and its accompanying faceplate may be mounted between two wall studs by first attaching the bracket of the present invention to the wall studs. The open front end of the box is then placed flush against the rear face of the bracket such that a top portion of the box contacts the top edge of the bracket and a bottom portion of the box contacts the bottom edge of the bracket.

Abstract: A plastic building wall mounting bracket assembly comprises a one-piece mounting bracket with a back wall and an integral continuous peripheral wall extending axially therefrom, a flange member having an outside flange and an integral flange wall extending axially therefrom to be received by the mounting bracket so that only the flange member is visible from outside the building.

Abstract: A support assembly for an object of interest which includes a stem which has a first portion which has a substantially uniform width dimension, and a second portion which has an increased width dimension in relative comparison to the first portion; a suspension member movably secured on the first end of the stem and having a width dimension which is substantially equal to, or less than, the width dimension of the second portion of the stem, and a support tab movably secured on the second end of the stem, and wherein the support tab is moveable along a path of travel from a first position, wherein the support tab is oriented in a substantially coplanar orientation relative to the stem, to a second position wherein the main body is oriented in a substantially angulated relationship relative to the stem to support the object of interest.

Abstract: A mounting plate for an attachment with an insertable plug type tubular connector and a process for making the plate. The mounting plate comprises a sheet metal plate having length, width and body thickness T with a tubular nipple member projecting from one side. The nipple member is cold formed plastically from the body of the plate by a stamping process utilizing a progressive die. One of the intermediate die members is shaped such that it produces a tubular preform having a distal end portion with a wall thickness greater than the wall thickness of the opposite end portion adjacent to the plate. A subsequent die member reduces the excess wall thickness and extends the tubular member to an axial length equivalent to at least 3T measured from the distal end of the neck member to the surface on the opposite side of said plate. Subsequently, another die member precisely finishes a feature located in close proximity to the nipple member.

Abstract: A drapery support system includes a mounting bracket for attachment to a vertical or horizontal surface, such as a wall or window. The support system further includes a drapery support defining first and second openings therein of a first predetermined size and shape and further defining third and fourth openings therein of a second predetermined size and shape wherein the drapery support is removably and adjustably connected to the mounting bracket. Various drapery designs and treatments can be quickly and easily created by attaching drapery material to the drapery support in various configurations.

Abstract: A routing clamp for attaching tubes, hoses, wire harnesses and the like to a vehicle frame comprises an elongate section of spring steel having a center portion and a flange engaging end which is bent back outwardly over the body portion to engage a frame rail flange of a vehicle, such as a truck, and to also engage the web portion of the frame rail. The other end of the section is folded inwardly to create a structure engaging loop within which the tubes, hoses or harnesses may rest. For convenience in opening the structure engaging loop, a terminal finger loop is provided.

Abstract: A supporting device for miniature motors comprising a first member having a notched portion for supporting one miniature motor bearing convex part and a protruded portion for inserting into a hole provided on a miniature motor housing, a second member having a hole for inserting another miniature motor bearing convex part of a partly cut circular shape, a member for connecting the first member with the second member, and a handle member for expanding the distance the mutually opposing first and second members, in which these members are formed integrally and in such a manner as to have resiliency to hold the miniature motor between the mutually opposing first and second members.

Abstract: A bracket device for mounting electrical devices in the interior of hollow partitions having a front wall and a back wall with a hollow space therebetween typically comprising: (i) a base capable of being fixedly attached to the floor; (ii) a riser extending upwardly from the base; and (iii) an annular plate having front and rear faces attached to the upper portion of the riser and having an opening therethrough sufficiently large to receive an electrical device accessible from the exterior side of the front wall, the annular plate also having means such as mounting holes for attaching a cover ring to its front face and a junction box to its rear face. Preferably, the device also includes (iv) a stabilizing arm extending rearwardly from the annular plate, the arm being sufficiently long to extend to the rear wall of the partition. The stabilizing rm can be attached either to an upper segment or a lower segment of the annular plate.

Abstract: A bracket for the mounting of distribution transformer tanks to the tops of supports, such as utility poles is disclosed. The bracket is formed from a single stamped band of metal and includes a narrow vertically disposed front bracket surface just sufficiently wide to accommodate a conventional jump proof lip for attachment to a bracket or bolt holding the bracket to the support--such as a pole. Paired vertically disposed bracket sides diverge from the front surface to and toward the supported tank. These sides are bent at welding pad support legs. These legs are in parallel alignment, and extend until the tank sides. At the tank sides, the bracket at each side flares outwardly and ends to define a welding pad with discrete major surface areas tangent to the tank sides. When weld material is placed continuously around these firm tank attachment of the bracket occurs.

Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a mounting bracket configured to attach an electrical outlet box to a wall or ceiling stud in a building construction. The mounting bracket comprises a front panel adapted to retain an outlet box by one or more screws, a parallel and forwardly offset mounting flange adapted to be securely fastened to the front surface of a wall or ceiling stud, a perpendicular step connecting the front plate and the mounting flange and a buttress attached to a top or bottom edge or both edges of the front panel in perpendicular relation thereto and with the step and buttress being positioned to abut a side surface of the wall or ceiling stud. Alternative embodiments illustrate various forms of the front panel, buttresses and other stiffening structure.

Abstract: A suspended sign hanger die cut from a blank with appropriate creased lines to be folded into a device having walls of narrow width and a pair of spaced pegs projecting outwardly of each wall onto which are mounted poster type signs extending beyond the length of each side of said device with a mutual yielding of their interengaging extended portions to respectively define substantially concave outward surfaces.

Abstract: A clamp body is provided for fixing a small diameter pipe to a base. The pipe has first and second straight portions and a bend therebetween. The clamp body is formed from a unitary member having first and second opposed ends and a fitting wall therebetween. The fitting wall has an aperture for mounting the clamp body to the base. First and second extension walls extends from the fitting wall toward the ends. Seizing walls are defined on the respective extension walls. Each seizing wall is bent through more than 180.degree. for fixedly embracing the respective straight pipe portions relative to the base. At least one of the extension walls is angularly bent relative to the fitting wall at a location spaced from the pipe.

Abstract: A uni-brace mechanism is provided which allows a vehicle seat to be attached to the vehicle seat slide adjusters made by various manufacturers. A front bracket and a rear bracket are spaced apart and attached to the underside of a vehicle seat. Each bracket includes two pairs of receiving holes, with each receiving hole having at least one corresponding engagement hole spaced apart from the receiving hole. The various engagement holes combined to form various generally rectangular patterns, spaced at distances to correspond to the bolt patterns found on vehicle seat slide adjusters. A pal nut is inserted into a receiving hole and into engagement with the proper corresponding engagement hole. Pal nut includes a hub with an internal thread which is positioned within the engagement hole. The bolt on the vehicle seat slide adjuster are threaded through the engagement hole and into the hub, attaching the vehicle seat slide adjuster to the bracket.

Abstract: Novel angled flag brackets for use with tracks for sectional overhead garage doors are disclosed. The novel angled flag brackets of the present invention are uniquely designed to permit the vertical and horizontal tracks to be uniquely adjusted in both vertical and horizontal directions at the time of assembly and installation so that the assembled and installed tracks will be plumb, level or square. The novel angled flag brackets further permit end bearing plates of torsion spring systems to be directly mounted thereto when door jambs are too short so that the end bearing plates will not remain free-standing following installation.

Abstract: A variable angle joist support includes a base plate mounted to a first surface of a supporting beam and a pair of spaced apart support sides flexibly attached to the base plate. The support sides sandwich a joist to be supported at a variable interface angle relative to said beam. Each support side includes a support section which is positionable to fit flush against respective side surface of the joist. The flexible attachment of the support sides to the base plate allows the support sides to pivot about a beam mounted base plate in order to receive a joist at any desired interface angle. The support sides can be flexibly attached to the base plate using hinges or malleable accordion shaped sections. The support sides can be provided with coplanar bottom flanges for support of and interconnection to a bottom surface of the joist. The support sides may be made of a malleable material or include multiple hinged support sections.

Abstract: An assembly which facilitate the capability of utilizing a plurality of horizontal panels with attachment brackets at end portions thereof for assembling standard types of barricades. A set of brackets includes one rectangular block bracket and two L-shaped angle iron brackets which are attached to each end portion of a horizontal panel. The rectangular block bracket is arranged between the two angled iron brackets such that two elongated grooves of a different width is defined therebetween so as to facilitate attachment of the horizontal panels to standards of different sizes.

Abstract: A mounting bracket (10) for attachment to a top or side trim piece of a vehicular dashboard center console (28). Said bracket (10) is formed of elongated attachment plate (12) to which is attached mounting plate extension (18) which positions mounting plate (20) alongside the center console so that attached equipment such as a cellular phone does not obscure or impede access to audio equipment and climate controls held in the center console.

Abstract: A friction fit mounting bracket for use in construction of structures employing metal stud frames which when joined form an angled relationship. The friction fit mounting bracket is formed to receive the longitudinal edge of adjacent metal studs in a friction held relationship for position and holding those studs in a vertical relationship at a selected angle therebetween. One embodiment of the mounting bracket includes a multi-part structure formed from metal or plastic.

Abstract: A bracket device for mounting electrical devices in the interior space of hollow partitions having a front wall and a back wall with an anterior space therebetween typically comprising: (1) a base capable of being fixedly attached to the floor; (ii) a riser extending upwardly from the base, the riser having front and rear faces; and (iii) supporting means for supporting a cover ring and a junction box which extends into the interior space. The supporting means can include an annular plate having front and rear faces attached to an upper portion of the riser, the annular plate further having attaching means such as mounting holes for attaching the cover ring to its front face and the junction box to its rear face. Preferably, the device also includes (iv) a stabilizing arm extending rearwardly from the device to the rear wall of the partition. The arm can be detachable from the device.

Abstract: In a tilt steering column assembly, there is provided a tilt lock mechanism comprising upper and lower toothed bars which extend along the column assembly, and which are formed with rack-like teeth, and pivotally supported by upper and lower steering columns, respectively. The bars are both placed between two side walls of a lock member having inclined cam slots which move the bars into and out of engagement. The toothed bars engaged with each other to lock the tilt steering column assembly securely in a selected tilt position.