Device to absorb energy transmitted through steering column for a vehicle
CA 2115456 C · Owner: Speich, Gerald Anthony · Inventors: Speich, Gerald Anthony
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A device to absorb energy transmitted through a steering column for a vehicle in the event of a vehicle crash and/or driver impact on the steering wheel includes a slotted member (7) in the form of a saddle bracket for connection to a steering column a, second member in the form of a bolt (5) or the like extending through the slot (II) of the first member and a third member in the form of a strap (12) which is arranged to restrict relative movement between the first and second members upon vehicle crash etc. The strap (12) is stiff but ductile and is wrapped over the bolt (5) so that if the steering column (I) collapses, the bolt will move in a direction out of the slot (II) of the first …
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- Filed February 26, 1993 and granted December 15, 1998. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 26, 2013.
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