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The present invention generally relates to an interlocking device and in more particular to an interlocking device with a rotary latch that receives a latching bolt. In operation, the rotary latch can swing out of a release position into a locked position, by means of the bolt engaging a coupling ja

The present invention generally relates to an interlocking device and in more particular to an interlocking device with a rotary latch that receives a latching bolt. In operation, the rotary latch can swing out of a release position into a locked position, by means of the bolt engaging a coupling jaw of the rotary latch. When the rotary latch is in a locked position, a safety element in an arresting position prevents rotary latch from swinging into its release position.

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The present invention generally relates to an interlocking device and in more particular to an interlocking device with a rotary latch that receives a latching bolt. In operation, the rotary latch can swing out of a release position into a locked position, by means of the bolt engaging a coupling ja

The present invention generally relates to an interlocking device and in more particular to an interlocking device with a rotary latch that receives a latching bolt. In operation, the rotary latch can swing out of a release position into a locked position, by means of the bolt engaging a coupling jaw of the rotary latch. When the rotary latch is in a locked position, a safety element in an arresting position prevents rotary latch from swinging into its release position. f said steering column member has a plurality of planar exterior surfaces. 10. A steering column as set forth in claim 6 wherein said first and second bearing support portions of said steering column member are crimped onto said first and second bearings, respectively, to support said first and second bearings. 11. A steering column as set forth in claim 10 including a plurality of crimp bolts for crimping said first and second bearing support portions of said steering column member onto said first and second bearings. 12. A steering column as set forth in claim 6 wherein said first and second mounting portions of said steering column member comprise mounting flanges or brackets that are formed as one piece with said wall portions and that project away from said wall portions in a direction toward or away from said axis.