Energy absorbing steering apparatus
US7422239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D1/195
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy absorbing steering apparatus for a vehicle includes a support member for supporting a steering column by detachably attaching the steering column to a vehicle body and an energy absorption apparatus for relatively movably supporting the steering column relative to the vehicle body in a frontward direction of the vehicle body. The energy absorbing steering apparatus is designed for absorbing impact energy applied to the steering column. The energy absorption apparatus includes a support pin supported by the steering column, a first absorption member provided along the support pin and having a connection portion provided at one end of the first absorption member and connected to the vehicle body for applying load to the support pin when the support pin moves relative to the support member, a second absorption member provided along the support pin and having a connection portion provided at one end of the second absorption member and connected to the vehicle body for applying load to the support pin when the support pin moves relative to the support member, a connection member connected to the connection portion of the first absorption member and the connection portion of th…
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