Energy absorption element

Details Energy absorption element Energy absorption element

1977-03-31

1978-11-07

Croyle, Carlton R.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

74552, B62D 110

Patent

active

041239482

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an energy absorption element adapted for connecting a vehicular steering wheel to a steering wheel shaft, comprising a generally tubular body comprised of a plurality of support members extending axially between the steering wheel and the steering wheel shaft, and means incorporated in the support members for producing a radially outward collapse of said support members in response to an impact upon the steering wheel. Preferably each support member comprises an X-shaped configuration having an outward bend located in the area of intersection of the legs of the X-shaped configuration.

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patent: 3564688 (1971-02-01), De Gain
patent: 3589210 (1971-06-01), Norman
patent: 3972390 (1976-08-01), Melton et al.

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