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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 09, 2004
Abdel Karim Ben Rhouma, Vendome, FR;
André Laisement, La Chapelle Encherie, FR;
Vincent Eymery, Vendome, FR;
Abdel Karim Ben Rhouma, Vendome, FR;
André Laisement, La Chapelle Encherie, FR;
Vincent Eymery, Vendome, FR;
Nacam S.A., Vendome, FR;
Abstract
An energy absorbing mechanism for collapsible vehicle steering column includes a deformable wire connected between the fixed and movable column members. The wire includes a straight portion connected at one end with the movable column member, and a second portion that is deformed around a cylinder that is secured to the fixed column member. A force generator is operable upon impact to apply laterally to the wire a controlled frictional force that is a function of various physical properties of the driver, the vehicle, or the environment, thereby to afford infinitely variable and modulatable energy absorption.