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Vehicle shock absorption type steering column device

  • US 20050167962A1
  • Filed: 07/09/2003
  • Published: 08/04/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/10/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In an impact absorbing type steering column apparatus for an automotive vehicle, capable of adjusting a steering position and, when a secondary collision happens, absorbing impact energy thereof by moving a steering column supported through a bracket on a car body towards the front of the vehicle, an improvement characterized in that said bracket includes a restricting portion for restricting a steering position adjusting range of said steering column, and said restricting portion allows, upon the secondary collision, said steering column to move beyond the steering position adjusting range.

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