Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Patent
1999-01-19
2000-08-08
English, Peter C.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
280779, 74492, 188371, B62D 118
Patent
active
060990384
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for supporting a steering column of an automotive vehicle includes an upper mounting bracket secured to rigid vehicle support structure by capsules which release in response to longitudinal collapse of the steering column in a frontal impact. The upper mounting bracket is secured to and moves with the steering column during its collapse. A lower mounting bracket is rigidly secured to the vehicle support structure. Flexible, bendable U-shaped straps connect the upper mounting bracket to the lower mounting bracket to gradually resist collapse of the steering column and prevent excessive reaction forces of the steering column against a driver. The vehicle support structure overlies the upper mounting bracket to resist upward displacement during collapse with the steering column.
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Eaton Rodney L.
Hofmeister Kurt E.
Jurik Mirjana
Tandon Gagan
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
English Peter C.
Jasmin Lynda
Shurupoff Lawrence J.
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