Collapsible steering column

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1976-12-01

1978-10-03

Herrmann, Allan D.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

188 1C, B62D 118

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041177410

ABSTRACT:
A collapsible steering column system which allows for the forward movement of the steering column upon vehicle impact without movement of the gear box. The system includes a steering shaft housed within a steering column and a collapsible plate means positioned adjacent the steering column, the steering column being provided with a press plate member which is positioned to engage the collapsible plate means.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3492888 (1970-02-01), Nishimura et al.
patent: 3578782 (1971-05-01), Miyoshi
patent: 3621732 (1971-11-01), Kaniut
patent: 3815437 (1974-06-01), Martin
patent: 3929030 (1975-12-01), Sukeshita

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