Collapsible steering column support structure

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1997-03-11

1999-08-31

English, Peter C.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

74492, B62D 119

Patent

active

059443480

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for supporting a steering column of an automotive vehicle comprises a bracket having a central channel through which the steering column extends, and flanges extending laterally outwardly from the upper edges of the side walls of the channel. The flanges are rigidly secured to vehicle support structure. Release capsules are secured to the steering column bracket and are slidably engaged in slots in the side walls of the channel to permit stroke of the steering column in a frontal impact of sufficient magnitude.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3415140 (1968-12-01), Bien et al.
patent: 3621732 (1971-11-01), Kaniut
patent: 3923319 (1975-12-01), Nonaka et al.
patent: 4452096 (1984-06-01), Workman

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