Steering column angle

Details Steering column angle Steering column angle

1998-03-10

1999-11-16

Ellis, Christopher P.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

74493, B62D 119

Patent

active

059843551

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a steering device which has a steering column selectively moveable from a first position to a second position. The first position is a position angled upward conducive to driver use, and the second position is a more horizontal position which is conducive to vehicle crashing. The steering column has a front bracket and a locomotive device. Upon impact, the locomotive device drives the steering column, which rotates about the front bracket, and changes the resulting steering column angle. Thus, when the air bag inflates, it is positioned at a reduced angle and absorbs the impact of the driver more effectively.

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