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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 1987
Filed:
Dec. 17, 1985
Toshiteru Yoshimura, Hiroshima, JP;
Mazda Motor Corporation, Hiroshima, JP;
Abstract
A vehicle steering column support structure including a first support member made of a steel pipe. The first support member is from a substantially L-shaped configuration and has a first portion extending along the cowl inner panel and a second portion extending downward from a first portion. The first portion is connected at the end with the cowl side panel and the second portion is connected to the floor panel. A second support member made of a steel pipe is further provided and has a first portion extending along the first portion from the first support member, and a second portion extending forward from the first portion. The first portion of the second support member is connected with the cowl side panel and the second portion is connected with the cowl inner panel. The steering column is supported through a bracket by the first and second support member and the cowl inner panel.