Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Patent
1988-08-01
1990-04-10
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
188 67, 188376, 248900, 280777, 403267, 403269, 403273, B62D 118
Patent
active
049149709
ABSTRACT:
A mounting assembly for releasably securing a steering column of a motor vehicle to the chassis of the vehicle includes a bracket attached to the steering column, with the bracket having a plurality of rearwardly opening primary apertures therein, and a plurality of modules molded in place upon the bracket, with each of the modules registered with one of the rearwardly opening apertures, and with each of the modules including a solid body having an annular groove which (i) is formed during the molding of the module; (ii) which circumscribes a portion of the module and (iii) which is in contact with the bracket. Each module has an aperture through which a fastener may be inserted so as to secure the bracket to the chassis of the vehicle.
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Mastrofrancesco Luigi
Sopko Gary M.
Drouillard Jerome R.
Ford Motor Company
Herrmann Allan D.
May Roger L.
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