Steering column assembly

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1974-02-19

1976-04-13

Wyche, Benjamin W.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

G01P 1504

Patent

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039496236

ABSTRACT:
A steering column assembly for a motor vehicle having a collision sensor which provides a collision signal in the event of a collision. It comprises a telescopic steering rod having a lower part and an upper part carrying a steering wheel, and means for normally stopping the upper part axial movement relative to the lower part in its normally operative position and for driving the upper part to a retracted safe position in the direction toward the lower part upon receipt of the collision signal.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3435700 (1969-04-01), Calhoun
patent: 3483768 (1969-12-01), Glass
patent: 3537329 (1970-11-01), Ravenel
patent: 3656366 (1972-04-01), Somero
patent: 3791233 (1974-02-01), Bane
patent: 3811337 (1974-05-01), Allison
patent: 3813960 (1974-06-01), Windett et al.

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