Energy absorbing strap with variable pull loads

Details Energy absorbing strap with variable pull loads Energy absorbing strap with variable pull loads

2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Dickson, Paul N. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

C188S374000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07322609

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus includes first and second steering column members disposed for movement relative to one another. The apparatus also includes an anvil associated with one of the first and second steering column members. The anvil is spaced from the other of the first and second steering column members. The apparatus also includes a strap having a mounting end fixedly associated with the other of the first and second steering column members. The strap also includes a free end spaced from the mounting end. The strap is drawable over the anvil in response to movement between the first and second steering column members. The strap also includes a slot extending away from the mounting end to the free end. The slot has a length and a variable width along at least a portion of its length.

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