Patent ID: 9598100
Date: 2017-03-21
CPC Classifications: B62D

Claim:
1. A device for connecting a steering column to a cross member positioned between two A-pillars of a vehicle, comprising: a base body with a front connecting region, a cross member-accommodating region, and a rear connecting region; at least one metal structure, the at least one metal structure comprising at least one metal bow that extends from the front connecting region to the rear connecting region; wherein the base body supports the at least one metal structure; wherein the at least one metal structure is a main load path for introducing a force into the cross member; wherein the base body is connected to the at least one metal structure in the direction of the main load path at least in the front connecting region and in the rear connecting region; and wherein the base body is configured to couple to a firewall designed for an engine compartment to form a further load path.