Modular steering column assembly

Details Modular steering column assembly Modular steering column assembly

1995-03-31

1997-03-04

Herrmann, Allan D.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

74492, 745024, 745026, 280775, 280779, 439 34, B62D 118, B62D 116

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056068921

ABSTRACT:
A steering column assembly includes a modular plug-in characteristic. A receiver is rigidly secured on a vehicle cross-car beam. A modular main housing assembly is slidably received by the receiver. Docking of electrical and mechanical connectors occurs as the modular main housing assembly is inserted into the receiver. A lower steering column shaft portion is supported within the receiver. The modular main housing assembly includes an upper steering column shaft portion for mating with the lower steering column shaft portion. The modular main housing assembly is installed in the receiver at any stage in a vehicle assembly after the instrument panel is installed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4432565 (1984-02-01), Suzuki et al.
patent: 4452096 (1984-06-01), Workman
patent: 4703669 (1987-11-01), Hyodo
patent: 4786076 (1988-11-01), Wierschem
patent: 4946195 (1990-08-01), Ioka et al.
patent: 5088571 (1992-02-01), Burry et al.

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