Support mechanism of steering system
US6764098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/195
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support mechanism of a steering system that supports a steering column to a part of a vehicle body includes an energy absorbing member mounted on the side of a steering column or the vehicle body, a support pin mounted on the side of the vehicle body or the steering column, that deforms the energy absorbing member when the steering column moves relative to the vehicle body, and an actuator mounted on the side of the steering column or the vehicle body, that changes deformation characteristics of the energy absorbing member.
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