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Steering column support

US4241937A · kind A · utility

17Cited by
4References
3Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 26, 1979
Grant dateDec 30, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 26, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D1/195
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cantilevered support beam extends laterally from the hinge pillar of the vehicle body to provide stabilized support for energy absorbing steering column remote from forward structure and instrument panel construction to permit highly efficient energy absorbing operation.

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