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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2002
William A. Singleton, Grafton, OH (US);
Scott R. Weslow, Ravenna, OH (US);
Mark H. Sciulli, Lorain, OH (US);
William A. Singleton, Grafton, OH (US);
Scott R. Weslow, Ravenna, OH (US);
Mark H. Sciulli, Lorain, OH (US);
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC, Elyria, OH (US);
Abstract
A steering column assembly that includes a steering column, and a bracket for mounting the steering column to the dashboard of a vehicle; and an adapter detachably connected to the steering column for providing an interface for mounting a plurality of items on the adapter. The bracket further includes a tongue and the adapter further includes a notch for engaging the tongue such that the adapter can be mounted on the steering column in only one orientation. The adapter component of the present invention further includes a plurality of surfaces for mounting various items on the adapter. The adapter may be easily modified to accommodate different system devices or other items.