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Steering column breakaway and energy absorption apparatus

US11518428B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

20Claims

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Assignee

NSK Americas, Inc. · US

Inventors

Isabel Chong Hok Yuen · Ypsilanti, US
Victor Corona Martinez · Ann Arbor, US
David R. Hartman · Brighton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 30, 2019
Grant date	Dec 6, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 30, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16F7/128
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An article for a steering column assembly (10) including a connection member (60) having a base portion (62) adapted to be attached to a column tube (30) of the steering column assembly (10) and opposing side walls (64) extending from the base portion (62). The article further includes an energy absorption member (80) having a first generally flat segment (82), a second generally flat segment (84) generally parallel to the first generally flat segment (82), and a curved portion (86) therebetween. The energy absorption member (80) extends from the base of the connection member (60). The present teachings also envision a telescoping adjustment subassembly and a steering column assembly (10) employing the article.

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