Steering column bracket
US7350817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D7/224
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column bracket for a motor vehicle includes a body defining a bore adapted to receive a lower mounting bracket. A pair of wings extend out from the body on opposite sides thereof. A bracing is formed on at least a portion of a surface of the body and a at least a portion of a surface of the wings. The bracing includes of a plurality of ribs defining pockets. The bracing provides stiffness to the steering column bracket.
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