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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2004
Steven P. Finkbeiner, Essexville, MI (US);
Robert D. Maida, Pinconning, MI (US);
Steven P. Finkbeiner, Essexville, MI (US);
Robert D. Maida, Pinconning, MI (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a snap-on lower bracket () and bearing support for supporting a collapsible steering shaft in a vehicle. The invention includes a lower steering column jacket () defining a depression and a bracket () defining a tab that cooperates with the depression. For example, when the lower steering column jacket () and the support bracket () are engaged with respect to one another, the tab engages the depression in a snap-fit relationship. The snap-fit relationship provides sufficient strength to maintain the position of the lower steering column jacket () relative to the vehicle during normal vehicle handling. In the event of an impact situation, the lower steering column jacket () can move in response to the driver impacting the steering wheel and urge the tab out of engagement with the depression.
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