Automotive steering column mounting assembly
US4914970A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 1988 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/48
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mounting assembly for releasably securing a steering column of a motor vehicle to the chassis of the vehicle includes a bracket attached to the steering column, with the bracket having a plurality of rearwardly opening primary apertures therein, and a plurality of modules molded in place upon the bracket, with each of the modules registered with one of the rearwardly opening apertures, and with each of the modules including a solid body having an annular groove which (i) is formed during the molding of the module; (ii) which circumscribes a portion of the module and (iii) which is in contact with the bracket. Each module has an aperture through which a fastener may be inserted so as to secure the bracket to the chassis of the vehicle.
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