Steering column for a motor vehicle
US9233707B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/192
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering column for a motor vehicle, with a bracket unit for fastening the steering column to the motor vehicle bodywork, and with at least one steering spindle bearing unit for the rotatable mounting of a steering spindle of the steering column, and with at least one bending clip for absorbing energy during a movement of the steering spindle bearing unit relative to the bracket unit by means of deformation of the bending tab. At least two bending limbs of the bending tab are connected to one another by at least one bent-over portion of the bending tab. One of the bending limbs is fastened to the steering spindle bearing unit, and the other bending limb is fastened or can be fastened to the bracket unit by at least one connecting device which can be released without being destroyed.
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