Separable connecting device for steering column

Details Separable connecting device for steering column Separable connecting device for steering column

1991-04-03

1993-09-28

Reese, Randolph A.

Joints and connections

Including frangible component

74492, B62D 118

Patent

active

052482146

ABSTRACT:
Two shaft sections have a common axis and overlapping end portions. Connecting pins on the end portions extend through sleeves on the end portions. A snap ring or similar device is releasably attached to the connecting pins to hold the connecting pins within the sleeves and to release the connecting pins when a predetermined force is applied. Alternatively, a deformable strap holds flanges on the end portions together and releases the flanges when a predetermined force is applied. Also disclosed is a sequential connecting device having a second mechanism to hold the two end portions together after the initial release and to provide a second release when a second predetermined force is applied.

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BMW Service Bulletin 32 02 86, Dec. 1986.
Photograph, Ford separable steering column.

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