Energy absorbing device for a steering column

Details Energy absorbing device for a steering column Energy absorbing device for a steering column

1993-09-13

1994-10-18

Johnson, Brian L.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

74492, B62D 111

Patent

active

053561791

ABSTRACT:
An energy absorbing device for the steering column of a vehicle comprising a pair of U-shaped energy absorbing straps made of relatively stiff, bendable, flexible strip material. One leg of each strap is connected to fixed vehicle support structure. The other leg is connected to the steering column. If the steering column collapses as in a collision when the driver is thrown forward against the steering wheel, one leg of each strap will move with the steering column, resisting movement thereof and absorbing energy gradually to prevent excessive reaction forces of the steering wheel against the driver.

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