Energy absorbing device and steering column assembly having same
US12384445B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/181
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy absorbing device for a steering column assembly of a vehicle is provided. The energy absorbing device includes tear initiation grooves having offset tear initiation points, such that tearing is initiated in the grooves at different points in time, thus balancing loads experienced during a frontal crash and collapse of the steering column assembly.
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