Energy absorbing steering assembly

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1974-04-17

1976-02-17

Herrmann, Allan D.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

74552, 403 2, B62D 110

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039384047

ABSTRACT:
A steering wheel supporting assembly including first and second hubs secured on the upper end of a steering shaft and on the central portion of the spokes of the steering wheel, respectively, and a shearable connecting means collapsibly connecting the hub members to each other whereby a forward impact energy exerted on the steering column supporting assembly is at least partially absorbed by means of the collapsible connection; the hub members and collapsible connecting means are molded integrally with synthetic resin.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2786108 (1957-03-01), Sampson
patent: 2845810 (1958-08-01), Sampson
patent: 3028766 (1962-04-01), Musilli
patent: 3424473 (1969-01-01), Morgan
patent: 3425657 (1969-02-01), Doyle

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