Patent ID: 8678436
Filing Date: 2014-03-25
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A support bracket assembly for use in fixing a shroud of a steering column assembly to a vehicle, said support bracket assembly comprising: a first bracket part which is arranged to be fixed to said shroud, a second bracket part which is fixed to said vehicle by at least one fastener, and at least one capsule which comprises a main body fixed to said first bracket part by a frangible connection, the main body of said capsule being fixed to said second bracket part by said at least one fastener and in which said main body includes at least one opening which is aligned with a corresponding opening in said first bracket part, such that said at least one main body opening and said at least one first bracket part opening are aligned, and in which said main body and said first bracket part openings are filled with a frangible material that forms part of said frangible connection which secures said capsule to said first bracket part, wherein an opening is provided in said second bracket part which is coaxial with an opening in said first bracket part and filled with additional frangible material which forms a frangible connection between said first bracket part and said second bracket part.