BRACKET TO INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERFACE

• US 20150251696A1
• Filed: 03/09/2015
• Published: 09/10/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2014
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation (Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd.)
• Original Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation (Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd.)
• Inventors: Dubay, Robert W., Messing, Nicholas M., Koehler, David W.
• Application Number:
  US14/642,166
• Publication Number:
  US 20150251696A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B62D 1/16 Steering columns

Abstract

A column assembly for a steering column is provided. The column assembly includes a bracket configured to support a steering column assembly. The bracket has a first portion for receiving the column assembly and a second portion including a flange portion extending from said first portion. The flange portion includes apertures therethrough, and the flange further includes a flange surface configured for attachment. At least one stability pad is attached to the surface.

Claims

1. A column assembly comprising:

a bracket configured to support a steering column assembly, said bracket having a first portion for receiving the column assembly and a second portion including a flange portion extending from said first portion, said flange including apertures therethrough, said flange further including a flange surface configured for attachment, and at least one stability pad attached to said surface.

2. The column assembly of claim 1, wherein said stability pad is generally planar and has a first planar surface in abutting contact with said flange surface and a second planar surface opposite said first planar surface.

3. The column assembly of claim 1, wherein said stability pad is a threaded stability pad attached to said flange surface via a threaded hole disposed within the flange portion.