Collapsible steering columns

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1975-09-05

1976-06-01

Song, Robert R.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

188 1C, 280748, B62D 118

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039600319

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a collapsible device for the steering column of motor vehicles, which is adapted to recede in case of sudden and strong impact, comprising a pair of members normally assembled and interlocked through sliding surfaces, each member comprising on parallel sliding surfaces conjugate male and female contours, said members being retained in their locked condition by cementing same to each other under calibrated strength conditions, and further comprising means for securing them to separate sections of a steering column.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3424263 (1969-01-01), Black
patent: 3472093 (1969-10-01), Tenniswood
patent: 3477307 (1969-11-01), Maddox
patent: 3760649 (1973-09-01), Decouzon
patent: 3813961 (1974-06-01), Hug

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