Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-23
2005-08-23
English, Peter C. (Department: 3616)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
C074S492000, C248S900000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06932387
ABSTRACT:
A device is disclosed for adjusting an energy absorbing system of an automobile vehicle steering column mounted in a support assembly which is connected to and attached to the structure of the vehicle by fixing devices each having a respective fixing axis. At least one fixing device includes at least one energy absorbing capsule disposed in the support assembly on a retaining axis and clamped in the support assembly by fastening devices. The fixing axis and the retaining axis coincide. The fastening devices are independent of the fixing devices and include a nut and a rod shoulder in order to allow adjustment to achieve the required clamping of the fastening devices to obtain the required energy absorption. Adjustment of the clamping of the energy absorbing capsule or capsules is therefore independent of the clamping of the devices for fixing the support assembly to the vehicle structure.
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Carrer Alain
Gatti Jean-Marc
Laisement Andre
English Peter C.
Laubscher, Jr. Lawrence E.
Laubscher, Sr. Lawrence E.
NACAM France SA
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