Energy absorbing steering assembly
US3938404A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 1974 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20834
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering wheel supporting assembly including first and second hubs secured on the upper end of a steering shaft and on the central portion of the spokes of the steering wheel, respectively, and a shearable connecting means collapsibly connecting the hub members to each other whereby a forward impact energy exerted on the steering column supporting assembly is at least partially absorbed by means of the collapsible connection; the hub members and collapsible connecting means are molded integrally with synthetic resin.
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