Telescope feature used for energy absorption

Details Telescope feature used for energy absorption Telescope feature used for energy absorption

2004-07-27

2009-02-03

Joyce, William C (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

C280S777000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07484430

ABSTRACT:
The invention includes a steering column assembly positionable in a vehicle. The invention also includes a connecting device releaseably attachable to the vehicle. The connecting device is moveable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration to selectively lock the steering column assembly with respect to the vehicle. The invention also includes a first energy absorber disposed between the connecting device and the steering column assembly. The first energy absorber is selectively engageable to dissipate energy. For example, the first energy absorber is engaged to dissipate energy in response to relative movement between the connecting device and the steering column assembly when the connecting device is in the locked configuration. The first energy absorber is disengaged with respect to dissipating energy in response to relative movement between the connecting device and the steering column assembly when the connecting device is in the unlocked configuration.

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