Patent ID: 9469329
Filing Date: 2016-10-18
CPC Classification: B60K,B62D

Claim Text:
1. A frame assembly for supporting a vehicle steering assembly that includes a steering wheel connected to a steering column assembly, the frame assembly comprising: a supplemental beam portion; a main beam portion adjacent the supplemental beam portion, the main beam portion including a central portion as well as left and right portions disposed at opposing sides of the central portion, the central portion defining a recessed portion with an opening, and the main beam portion defining a pair of holes, the recessed portion located between the pair of holes, and each of the holes extending along an axis that is substantially parallel to an axis of the steering column assembly that passes through the opening, wherein the main beam portion is shaped such that the left and right portions each define in aggregate a relatively larger cross-sectional area than the central portion, the opening being configured to enable the central portion to be able to at least partially enclose the steering column assembly; and a mounting assembly that is configured to mount the steering column assembly to the main beam portion with the central portion at least partially enclosing the steering column assembly.