Connection device for a steering column of a motor vehicle

Details Connection device for a steering column of a motor vehicle Connection device for a steering column of a motor vehicle

1993-02-01

1994-10-25

Reese, Randolph A.

Joints and connections

With adjunctive protector, broken parts retainer, repair,...

Holding means or protector functioning only during...

403290, 403373, F16B 100

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053583507

ABSTRACT:
A device for connecting a steering column of a motor vehicle to a shaft journal of a steering mechanism. The device includes a U-shaped coupling member which is hinged to the steering column so as to be swingable about a transverse axis. The U-shaped coupling member has side walls which are provided with bores for receiving a tightening screw which is secured against rotation. A nut is mounted on the tightening screw. An auxiliary sheet metal piece is mounted on the inner side of a side wall of the coupling member. The auxiliary piece has a cutout which is in alignment with the bore in the side wall. The rim of the cutout has lugs which project into the bore of the side wall. Tongues are provided on both sides of the cutout. The tongues project toward the center plane of the U-shaped coupling member and toward the web of the coupling member connecting the side walls. When the shaft journal is placed in the coupling member, the front edges of the tongues rest against the shaft journal and prevent removal of the shaft journal.

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