Energy-absorbing device for vehicle steering column
US5593183A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/195
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy-absorbing device for an automobile steering column adjustable in depth and/or inclination mounted on a support structure fixed to the vehicle body. The body-tube and steering shaft are received in the support structure and clamped and locked therein by clamping elements coactive with the support structure. A locking device is provided with a rotatable elongate locking element to which is connected an operator for rotating the axis of the locking element in a direction for clamping the body-tube between coacting clamping elements and vertical sides of the support structure. The locking element is a bolt or rod having reverse pitch nuts on opposite ends and which tighten the sides of the support structure and clamping elements toward the body-tube to lock the body-tube in place when the locking element axis is rotated by the locking device operator. Provision is made in parts of the support structure and clamping elements for depth adjustment and inclination of the steering column body-tube by providing in the support structure and clamping elements slots that allow positioning of the locking element axis at a selected position in accordance with the selected depth and incl…
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