Collapsible steering column assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9481390
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14505853

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A collapsing steering column assembly for an automotive vehicle, comprising an inner column tube, a steering shaft, a tilt bracket, and a steering wheel adjustment subassembly. During a secondary impact, at least a portion of the steering wheel adjustment subassembly is adapted to detach relative to the tilt bracket by way of at least one breakaway structure and translate (e.g., at least partially longitudinally) during the impact, such as a secondary impact, for moving away from a vehicle operator.

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NSK AMERICAS INC4200 GOSS ROAD ANN ARBOR MI 48105

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Hartman, David Ray Brighton, US 15 51
Martinez, Victor Corona Ann Arbor, US 15 55

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