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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 1999
Filed:
Apr. 02, 1998
Rodney L Eaton, Clarkston, MI (US);
Thomas Grzybowski, Fraser, MI (US);
Thomas S Kaliszewski, Troy, MI (US);
Ronald Klanke, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Chrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for supporting a steering column of an automotive vehicle and for dampening vibration of the steering column when the vehicle is in motion. Support structure secured to the vehicle frame has a central support body and laterally spaced, first and second support flanges on opposite sides of the support body. A bracket secured to the steering column has a central bracket body and laterally spaced, first and second bracket flanges on opposite sides of the bracket body. The bracket body and its flanges are opposed to the support body and its flanges. Fastener assemblies connect the bracket flanges to the support flanges. An isolator pad is secured to the bracket in the space between the bracket body and the support body. The isolator pad is in sheet form and has portions forwardly and rearwardly of the fastener assemblies to dampen steering column vibration and rocking of the steering column about a transverse axis through the fastener assemblies.