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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 1987
Filed:
Sep. 25, 1985
Yoichi Hyodo, Okazaki, JP;
Mitsuru Harata, Nagoya, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, both of, JP;
Toyoda Cesei Co., Ltd., both of, JP;
Abstract
A method for forming an energy absorbing coupling for connecting a steering wheel to a steering shaft is provided. The energy absorbing coupling is formed from a deformable member, a junction to the steering wheel and a junction to the steering shaft, each of which are formed as separate members. The deformable member includes a deformable part which functions to absorb energy from the force of an impact on the steering wheel. The deformable member is formed by bending without drawing. Work hardening effects of drawing are therefore avoided. The energy absorbing coupling formed has stable energy absorbing characteristics.