US5193848A
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Adjustable motor vehicle safety steering column
Assignee: Dr Ing HCF Porsche AG
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Filing: 1991-09-24
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Granted: 1993-03-16
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Expires: 2011-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A motor vehicle adjustable safety steering column for a motor vehicle, including a column with an air bag, has a steering spindle which can be pushed together in a telescope-type manner and is disposed in outer casing tube parts. The steering column are supported by way of a deformation element. The deformation element comprises a first outer casing tube part which, on the end side, is supported on an inner casing tube to envelope the deformation element. This casing tube has a toothed rack into which a pinion of an adjusting device engages for axial displacement of the steering column. Thus, a steering column of compact construction can be both axially adjustable and have an energy-absorbing effect.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans-Joachim Faulstroh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:50
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/16; B62D1/18; B62D1/19; B62D1/192; B62D1/181
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
An adjustable safety steering column for a motor vehicle, comprising a telescopable steering spindle disposed in outer casing tube parts and supported by a deformation element, wherein a first outer casing tue part comprising one of the outer casing tube parts is guided between a steering spindle and a second outer casing tube part comprising another of the outer casing tubing parts and, on a free end of the first outer casing tube part facing away from the steering wheel, the first outer casing tube part is connected with the deformation element which is supported at an end face of an inner casing tube surrounding the deformation element, said third casing tube having a toothed rack into which a pinion of an adjusting device is arranged to engage for axial displacement of the steering column.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
An adjustable safety steering column for a motor vehicle, comprising a telescopable steering spindle disposed in outer casing tube parts and supported by a deformation element, wherein a first outer casing tue part comprising one of the outer casing tube parts is guided between a steering spindle and a second outer casing tube part comprising another of the outer casing tubing parts and, on a free end of the first outer casing tube part facing away from the steering wheel, the first outer casing tube part is connected with the deformation element which is supported at an end face of an inner casing tube surrounding the deformation element, said third casing tube having a toothed rack into which a pinion of an adjusting device is arranged to engage for axial displacement of the steering column.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 1, wherein the first outer casing tube part is one piece with the deformation element and has a free end fastened to the inner casing tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 1, wherein the first outer casing tube part is axially slidably between slide bearings held inside the second one of the outer casing tube parts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 3, wherein the first outer casing tube part is one piece with the deformation element and has a free end fastened to the inner casing tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 1, wherein the adjusting device is operatively held on the second one of the outer casing tube parts, and the pinion penetrates an opening of the second outer casing part and engages in a profile of the toothed rack.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 5, wherein the first outer casing tube part is one piece with the deformation element and has a free end fastened to the inner casing tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 6, wherein the first outer casing tube part is axially slidable between slide bearings held inside the second one of the outer casing tube parts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 1, wherein axial displacement of the inner casing tube part is prevented by the operative connection of the pinion and the toothed rack, and the inner casing tube forms an abutment for the deformation element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 8, wherein the first outer casing tube part is one piece with the deformation element and has a free end fastened to the inner casing tube.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 9, wherein the first outer casing tube part is axially slidable between slide bearings held inside the second one of the outer casing tube parts.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 1, wherein the inner casing tube has an end facing away from the deformation element, and is guided on the first outer casing tube part.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 11, wherein the first outer casing tube part is one piece with the deformation element and has a free end fastened to the inner casing tube.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 1, wherein the inner casing tube has a free end facing away from the deformation element, and is operatively connected to the first outer casing tube part by at least one shearable plastic pin.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 13, wherein the first outer casing tube part is one piece with the deformation element and has a free end fastened to the inner casing tube.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 1, wherein the deformation element is a corrugated tube.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
34 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 15, wherein the first outer casing tube part is one piece with the deformation element and has a free end fastened to the inner casing tube.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
55 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 1, a lower area of the deformation element is arranged coaxially inside the inner casing tube and is configured to be guided in an approximately resting manner to an inner circumferential surface thereof, with an upper area of the deformation element being held on the steering spindle.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
34 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 17, wherein the first outer casing tube part is one piece with the deformation element and has a free end fastened to the inner casing tube.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
73 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 17, wherein a part of the steering spindle is operatively held on the second outer casing tube part by a bearing, another part of the steering spindle is operatively connected via a bearing with the first outer casing tube part, and the steering spindle parts, are operatively held in a connection area by toothing, so as to be longitudinally displaceable with respect to one another.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
34 words
The adjustable safety steering column according to claim 19, wherein the first outer casing tube part is one piece with the deformation element and has a free end fastened to the inner casing tube.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-03-15 | 1996-09-14 | 1997-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-03-15 | 2000-09-14 | 2001-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-03-15 | 2004-09-14 | 2005-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |