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Anti-rotation locking device including a torque limitation for a motor vehicle steering column

US4854141A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 4, 1987
Grant dateAug 8, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/7949
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The device comprises, mounted on the steering column, a sleeve (2) in the outer surface of which are provided cavities (3) for receiving the bolt (4) of a locking system (5) for preventing rotation of the column. The sleeve is mounted on the column with a tight fit which produces the deformation of at least one of the two parts beyond the elastic limit of the material from which it is made.

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