Energy absorption strap assembly with metal breakaway feature
AssigneeSteering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
InventorsKurt D. Dubay, Anthony R. Talhelm
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Abstract
A steering column assembly includes a lower jacket. The steering column assembly also includes an upper jacket in telescoping engagement with the lower jacket. The steering column assembly further includes an energy absorbing strap assembly operatively coupled to the upper jacket. The energy absorbing strap assembly includes a strap having a stationary leg and a moveable leg connected by a curved portion to form a substantially U-shape. The energy absorbing strap assembly also includes a metal pin extending through the stationary leg and the moveable leg.
Claims18
A steering column assembly comprising:
- a lower jacket;
- an upper jacket in telescoping engagement with the lower jacket;
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- an energy absorbing strap assembly operatively coupled to the upper jacket, the energy absorbing strap assembly comprising:
- a strap having a stationary leg and a moveable leg connected by a curved portion to form a substantially U-shape;
- and
- a metal pin extending through the stationary leg and the moveable leg.
A steering column assembly comprising:
- a lower jacket;
- an upper jacket in telescoping engagement with the lower jacket;
- and
- an energy absorbing strap assembly operatively coupled to the upper jacket, the energy absorbing strap comprising:
- a strap having a stationary leg and a moveable leg connected by a curved portion to form a substantially U-shape;
- and
- a metal rivet extending through the stationary leg and the moveable leg, wherein the metal rivet does not extend into the upper jacket.
An energy absorbing strap assembly for a vehicle steering system, the energy absorbing strap assembly comprising:
- a strap having a stationary leg and a moveable leg connected by a curved portion to form a substantially U-shape;
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- a metal pin extending through the stationary leg and the moveable leg.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.