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Fastening device for a steering column module of a vehicle

US7552946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2005
Grant dateJun 30, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49947
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastening device for a steering column module of a vehicle includes a housing bottom (30) coupled to an essentially tubular fastening flange (20), which module is mounted on the steering column jacket (10) of a steering spindle. The fastening flange (20) has at least one radially movable arresting block (40, 40′), which, in a fastening position of the fastening flange (20), engages in a corresponding radial recess (12, 12′) of the steering column jacket (10).

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