Steering assembly supporting construction of a motor vehicle
US4946195A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/197
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An upper part of a steering column is supported by a first supporting member and a lower part of the steering column is connected releasably to a car body by a second supporting member. Such component state is released by a releasing device which detects a predetermined state of collision upon the occurrence of a collision. This arrangement restricts the extent of rearward movement of a steering wheel and adjusts properly the amount of upward movement of the steering handle, thereby contributing to the improvement of safety.
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