Write short note on the following: i. Collapsible Steering Column ii. Compensator iv. Steering Wheel Lock – NABTEB QUESTION

SHORT NOTES ON THE FOLLOWING:-

i. Collapsible Steering Column:-This is a specially designed steering point along the column in order to take instant squeezing or deformation action shape whenever the vehicle involves in an accident to prevent the driver’s chest hitting the steering wheel. This design could be in form of universal joint fulcrum.

ii. Compensator is a device fitted along the mechanically operated braking system usually fitted at the centre of the braking system to allow even efforts or forces to be exerted to both front and rear wheels of a vehicle.

iii. Pressure Limiting Valve is a small component fitted along the hydraulic braking pipe line to allow even distribution of fluid pressure to each of the road wheels. It consist of spring loaded valve inlet and outlet valves and it’s housing case.

iv. Steering Wheel Lock: This is a special arrangement of locking device incorporated along with the ignition key component attached to the steering column. Whenever the ignition key to inserted into the unit and turn the key to lock position, the steering wheel will lock preventing an intruder to turn the wheel.