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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 1999
Filed:
Mar. 11, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Walter J Boyle, III, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Jeffrey L Stancavage, Chesterfield Twnshp, MI (US);
Timothy Hsu, Troy, MI (US);
Assignee:
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
280777 ; 74492 ;
Abstract
Apparatus for supporting a steering column of an automotive vehicle comprises a bracket having a central channel through which the steering column extends, and flanges extending laterally outwardly from the upper edges of the side walls of the channel. The flanges are rigidly secured to vehicle support structure. Release capsules are secured to the steering column bracket and are slidably engaged in slots in the side walls of the channel to permit stroke of the steering column in a frontal impact of sufficient magnitude.