Steering mechanism including controllable impact energy...

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2007-01-02

2007-01-02

Fleming, Faye M. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

Reexamination Certificate

active

10886653

ABSTRACT:
An energy absorbing mechanism for collapsible vehicle steering column includes a deformable wire connected between the fixed and movable column members. The wire includes a straight portion connected at one end with the movable column member, and a second portion that is deformed around a cylinder that is secured to the fixed column member. A force generator is operable upon impact to apply laterally to the wire a controlled frictional force that is a function of various physical properties of the driver, the vehicle, or the environment, thereby to afford infinitely variable and modulatable energy absorption.

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