Automobile steering system equipped with an air bag
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1. A steering system for use in an automotive vehicle, said steering system comprising:
- a steering shaft inclined at a fixed and unchangeable angle with respect to a vehicle body;
an air bag module securely mounted on one end of said steering shaft; and
a steering wheel pivotally mounted to an intermediate portion of said steering shaft such that said steering wheel is tiltable vertically upwardly and downwardly about a horizontal axis relative to said steering shaft.
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Abstract
A steering system for use in an automotive vehicle includes a steering shaft inclined at a fixed angle with respect to a vehicle body, an air bag module securely mounted on one end of the steering shaft, and a steering wheel pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of the steering shaft. The steering wheel can be tilted relative to the steering shaft.
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1. A steering system for use in an automotive vehicle, said steering system comprising:
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a steering shaft inclined at a fixed and unchangeable angle with respect to a vehicle body; an air bag module securely mounted on one end of said steering shaft; and a steering wheel pivotally mounted to an intermediate portion of said steering shaft such that said steering wheel is tiltable vertically upwardly and downwardly about a horizontal axis relative to said steering shaft. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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