Steering column breakaway and energy absorption apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11845487
APP PUB NO 20230053406A1
SERIAL NO

17971735

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An article for a steering column assembly (10) including a connection member (60) having a base portion (62) adapted to be attached to a column tube (30) of the steering column assembly (10) and opposing side walls (64) extending from the base portion (62). The article further includes an energy absorption member (80) having a first generally flat segment (82), a second generally flat segment (84) generally parallel to the first generally flat segment (82), and a curved portion (86) therebetween. The energy absorption member (80) extends from the base of the connection member (60). The present teachings also envision a telescoping adjustment subassembly and a steering column assembly (10) employing the article.

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NSK AMERICAS INC4200 GOSS ROAD ANN ARBOR MI 48105

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Chong, Hok Yuen Isabel Ypsilanti, US 2 0
Hartman, David Ray Brighton, US 15 51
Martinez, Victor Corona Ann Arbor, US 15 55

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