US3641834A
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Safety steering arrangement
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1969-10-17
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1989-10-17
Abstract
Abstract A safety steering arrangement for motor vehicles, especially for passenger motor vehicles in which the steering wheel is connected with the axially displaceably supported steering spindle by way of an unguided impact pot, and in which an axially deformable member is arranged about the steering spindle which is disposed with its one end face adjacent to the impact pot.
Inventors
- 👤 Bela Barenyi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:36
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/04; B62D1/11; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20834
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A safety steering arrangement for motor vehicles, which includes a steering spindle axially displaceably supported and provided with an axially deformable structural element, and in which the steering wheel is secured on the steering spindle by way of an unguided impact pot means, characterized in that the axially deformable structural element is essentially formed of permanently deformable means arranged about the steering spindle, and in that said permanently deformable means is arranged on the side of the steering wheel opposite the driver adjacent to the impact pot means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A safety steering arrangement for motor vehicles, which includes a steering spindle axially displaceably supported and provided with an axially deformable structural element, and in which the steering wheel is secured on the steering spindle by way of an unguided impact pot means, characterized in that the axially deformable structural element is essentially formed of permanently deformable means arranged about the steering spindle, and in that said permanently deformable means is arranged on the side of the steering wheel opposite the driver adjacent to the impact pot means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 1, wherein said permanently deformable means consists of one single part arranged about the steering spindle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 1, wherein said permanently deformable means is arranged directly adjacent the impact pot means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that said deformable means is constructed as a deformation cylinder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 4, characterized in that said deformation cylinder has a constant diameter along its axial length.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 4, characterized in that the deformation cylinder is a stepped cylinder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 4, characterized in that the deformation cylinder is secured at a flange arranged at the impact pot means and is disposed with it free end face directly opposite a collar at an outer column.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 7, characterized in that the flange is provided with a collar which is placed over the end of the steering spindle and is secured thereat.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the deformation means is secured on one side at an outer column and is disposed with a free end face thereof directly opposite a flange arranged at the impact pot means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 9, characterized in that the flange is provided with a collar which is placed over the end of the steering spindle and is secured thereat.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 9, characterized in that the flange serves as securing means for the impact pot means and the steering wheel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the deformation means is secured at a flange arranged at the impact pot means and is disposed with it free eNd face directly opposite a collar at an outer column.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 12, characterized in that the flange is provided with a collar which is placed over the end of the steering spindle and is secured thereat.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
107 words
A safety steering arrangement for motor vehicles, which includes a steering spindle axially displaceably supported on a spindle support means, a steering wheel secured on the steering spindle by way of an unguided impact pot means, and an axially deformable structural element essentially formed of permanently deformable means arranged about the steering spindle on the side of the steering wheel opposite the driver adjacent the impact pot means and attached to one of said spindle support means and impact pot means, said structural element being positioned so as to contact the other of said spindle support means and impact pot means upon axial displacement of the spindle.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
107 words
A safety steering arrangement for motor vehicles, which includes a steering spindle axially displaceably supported on a spindle support means, a steering wheel secured on the steering spindle by way of an unguided impact pot means, and an axially deformable structural element essentially formed of permanently deformable means arranged about the steering spindle on the side of the steering wheel opposite the driver adjacent the impact pot means and attached to one of said spindle support means and impact pot means, said structural element being positioned so as to contact the other of said spindle support means and impact pot means upon axial displacement of the spindle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 14, characterized in that said deformable means is constructed as a deformation cylinder.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
47 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 15, characterized in that the deformation cylinder is secured at one end thereof at an outer column of the spindle means and is disposed with a free end face thereof directly opposite a flange arranged at the impact pot means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 16, characterized in that the flange serves as securing means for the impact pot means and the steering wheel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 17, characterized in that the impact pot means is padded within the area of the center of the steering wheel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
32 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 16, characterized in that the flange is provided with a collar which is placed over the end of the steering spindle and is secured thereat.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 15, characterized in that said deformation cylinder has a constant diameter along is axial length.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 15, characterized in that the deformation cylinder is a stepped cylinder.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
41 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 15, characterized in that the deformation cylinder is secured at a flange arranged at the impact pot means and is disposed with the free end face directly opposite a collar at an outer column.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
32 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 22, characterized in that the flange is provided with a collar which is placed over the end of the steering spindle and is secured thereat.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
48 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 14, characterized in that the deformation means is secured at one end thereof in an outer column of the spindle support means and is disposed at the free end face thereof directly opposite a flange arranged at the impact pot means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
32 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 24 characterized in that the flange is provided with a collar which is placed over the end of the steering spindle and is secured thereat.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 24, characterized in that the flange serves as securing means for the impact pot means and the steering wheel.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
41 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 14, characterized in that the deformation means is secured at a flange arranged at the impact pot means and is disposed with its free end face directly opposite a collar at an outer column.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
32 words
A safety steering arrangement according to claim 27, characterized in that the flange is provided with a collar which is placed over the end of the steering spindle and is secured thereat.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |