Impact absorbing structure for use in steering wheels and the li

Details Impact absorbing structure for use in steering wheels and the li Impact absorbing structure for use in steering wheels and the li

1988-07-12

1990-07-10

Luong, Vinh T.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

280750, B62D 104

Patent

active

049399519

ABSTRACT:
An impact absorbing structure for use in steering wheels and the like is formed by slitting a blank and pressing the same in a manner to define a plurality of L-shaped members which are alternatively and mutually inverted with respect to one another. The vertically extending leg portions of the L-shaped members are bent in a manner which facilitates buckling during collisions and the like.

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