Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Patent
1996-07-26
1998-07-07
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
188371, 280777, B62D 118
Patent
active
057751722
ABSTRACT:
The column comprises a column body (1) mounted on the frame via brackets (5, 6) comprising openings (15, 16) for the passage of fixing elements (12) to the frame, and capsules (10, 11) enclosing the brackets and retained by the fixing elements (12). The openings comprise guiding surfaces (21) disposed two by two on both sides of a vertical plane (31) containing the axis (32) of the column. In the event of an impact occurring, the brackets integral with the column body (1) move with respect to the capsules fixed to the frame, the guiding surfaces (21) sliding into the capsules (10, 11). These movements absorb a portion of the energy due to the impact and the surfaces ensure the axial guiding of the column. The capsules are made of plastics and a metallic insert is inserted between the fixing elements and the capsules. The column is particularly useful for motor vehicles provided with an inflatable safety air bag should an impact occur.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4786076 (1988-11-01), Wierschem
patent: 4943028 (1990-07-01), Hoffmann et al.
patent: 5082311 (1992-01-01), Melotik
Bodin Jean-Christophe
Fevre Laurent
Herrmann Allan D.
Lemforder Nacam S.A.
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