STEERING COLUMN SHROUD BREAK AWAY INTERFACE

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United States of America

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18685291

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A portion of a shroud (30) is adapted to be secured to a steering column assembly (10). The portion of the shroud (30) includes a slot (46) for receiving a portion of a fastener (36) and an opening (48) of sufficient size that at least a portion of the fastener (36) is permitted to fit through to allow the shroud (30) to break away from the steering column assembly (10) upon an impact exceeding a threshold load. The shroud (30) is fastened to the steering column assembly (10) via a fastener (36) and a connection member that is joined to the column tube.

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NSK STEERING SYSTEMS AMERICA INC4200 GOSS ROAD ANN ARBOR MI 48105

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hartman, David Ray Brighton, US 15 51
Read, Simon Dexter, US 47 554

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