Collapsible steering column assembly for a vehicle
US6820899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/195
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A collapsible steering column assembly includes a steering column mounting bracket with a deformable component that is joined to the mounting bracket and that can collapse in the event of vehicle crash thereby to absorb energy. The deformable component is restrained in a normal position by locating means and is provided with regions of weakness to allow collapse. The provision of such deformable means actually in the mounting bracket itself eliminates the need for additional brackets, for example, to achieve the same purpose.
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