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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    Title :

    STEERING COLUMN SHROUD BREAK AWAY INTERFACE


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-12-26


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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