Steering column with variable collapse force

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1999-06-16

2000-11-28

Mar, Michael

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

280777, 188267, 1882671, 188376, 188377, B62D 118

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061524883

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for optimizing energy dissipation in a vehicle steering column in a high energy impact. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing a variable energy dissipation system on the vehicle steering column; (b) sensing at least one occupant condition; and (c) adjusting the variable energy dissipation system based upon the sensed occupant condition to optimize energy dissipation.

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