Steering system for a motor vehicle
US12103583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/195
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure includes a Steering column for a motor vehicle including at least two structural elements configured to be adjusted relative to each other and a linear adjustment drive configured to be adjusted in an adjustment direction in a motorised manner along an adjustment axis (S) configured to engage one of the at least two structural elements, and wherein an energy absorption device comprising an energy absorption element is arranged between the linear adjustment drive and at least one of the at least two structural elements. The energy absorption element includes an inner portion coaxial relative to the adjustment axis (S) and connected by an at least partially coaxially extending shaping portion in a sleeve-like manner to an outer portion of the energy absorption element which is arranged coaxially at the outer side thereof.
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