Steering column assembly unit

US5943916A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• LEMFORDER METALLWAREN AG · DE

Inventors

• Janet Baumann · Diepholz, DE
• Burkhard Schafer · Ganderkesee, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 17, 1997
• Grant date: Aug 31, 1999
• Expiry date: Sep 17, 2017

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T74/2066
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering column assembly unit of a motor vehicle steering column adjustable in height and tilt with a steering axle, a steering column housing accommodating the steering axle, and a fastening device for the detachable fixation of the steering column housing at a bracket that is a rigid part of the body. The fastening device has at least one plate assembly fixed at the steering column housing and the steering column housing includes a one-piece component provided with longitudinal holes. A plate assembly is arranged in at least one opening of the steering column housing. The steering column housing may be advantageously manufactured from an extruded aluminum section. A central through hole of the steering column housing accommodates the steering axle, wherein the steering axle is held by at least two bearings pressed in directly.