US 12,128,947 B1
Modular steering column assembly
Amrut A. Patki, Avon, OH (US); Carlos Henrique Ferrari Martins, Sao Paulo (BR); Andre Silva Barboza, Sao Paulo (BR); and Giovanni D. Paganuchi, Sheffield, OH (US)
Assigned to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Avon, OH (US)
Filed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Avon, OH (US)
Filed on Jun. 26, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/341,385.
Int. Cl. B62D 1/187 (2006.01); B62D 1/184 (2006.01)
CPC B62D 1/187 (2013.01) [B62D 1/184 (2013.01)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus for mounting a steering column in a vehicle, comprising:
a body defining a first interface configured to receive a first plurality of fasteners coupling a steering column mounting bracket to the body in a fixed position, the steering column mounting bracket configured to support the steering column; and,
first and second side brackets coupled to either side of the body in a manner permitting translational movement of the body relative to the first and second side brackets along a first axis and rotational movement of the body relative to the first and second side brackets about a second axis, the first and second side brackets defining a second interface configured to receive a second plurality of fasteners coupling a vehicle body mounting bracket to the first and second side brackets.