Patent ID: 6814373
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A steering column mounting system comprising:a mounting bracket fixedly attached to a steering column and including at least one slot through which extends fastener fixedly attached to a motor vehicle structure, the mounting bracket having a tapered cross-section over a length of the slot such that a frictional force between the fastener and the mounting bracket is reduced when the fastener is caused to move from a first end of the slot to a second end of the slot; at least one pull strap having a first leg with an opening through which extends the fastener and having a free second leg substantially parallel to the first leg, the pull strap including at least two portions having different widths; and a support frame attached to the mounting bracket and configured to maintain the first leg and the second leg of the pull strap substantially parallel relative to each other; wherein, the portions of the pull strap having different widths are arranged to unwind upon relative movement between the mounting bracket and the fastener.