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Integrated steering column and instrument panel structure apparatus

US6152489A · kind A · utility

12Cited by
12References
6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 1999
Grant dateNov 28, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D1/185
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes first and second A-pillars with a cross-car beam connecting the first and second A-pillars. A steering column assembly is positioned within the vehicle and includes at least one pivot joint. A single attachment component directly connects the pivot joint to the cross-car beam.

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