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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 28, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 07, 1997
Joseph P Holland, Dearborn Heights, MI (US);
John Schambre, Canton, MI (US);
Michael D Tesauro, Wixom, MI (US);
Chris R Connolly, Highland, MI (US);
Liliana Neag, Commerce Township, MI (US);
Raymond C Deyonker, Wixom, MI (US);
Chrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A steering column support structure for an automotive vehicle comprising a plastic instrument panel including duct structure having rear reinforcing ribs and front reinforcing ribs. Upper metal struts are secured to the rear reinforcing ribs. Lower metal struts are secured to the rear reinforcing ribs. The rear ends of the upper and lower struts are secured together. The front ends of the upper and lower struts are rigidly secured to vehicle support structure. The lower struts are secured to the steering column.