Adaptive energy absorber
US7124866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F7/128
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for absorbing energy includes first and second steering column members connected for sliding movement. A first anvil is associated with one of the first and second steering column members and an energy absorbing member is provided having a first portion that extends around and operable to be drawn over the first anvil in response to the sliding movement between the first and second steering column members. A dead loop is formed in the energy absorbing member between its mounting location and the first anvil and is operative to enable the dead loop to straighten in response to application of an applied force prior to movement of the energy absorbing member across the first anvil.
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