The present invention relates to a modular energy absorption device (9) comprising: a support (91) having fastening portions (81) forming single fastening points for fastening said device to a steering column, a deforming member (94) securely connected to the support, an absorber (93) coiled around the deforming member and fitted securely at each of its ends to the support, a coupling member (96) formed of a part separate from the support and having a first side securely connected to the absorber and a second side having at least a first engaging shape (96a),
said device being designed such that the exertion of forces in opposite directions on the support and on the tooth, respectively, brings about stress on the coiled portion of the absorber, tending to deform the latter.

A damper includes an upper connector configured to be connected to a cable. The damper also includes a lower connector configured to be connected to a load. The damper also includes a body extending between and connecting together the upper and lower connectors. The body includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to experience greater plastic strain than the second portion.

An energy absorption device for a vehicle steering column comprising a metal band and an adjustable deformation unit through which the metal band extends. The deformation unit is a rotatable hollow roller having a first contact surface inside the hollow roller that is separated from an outer contact surface by an outlet slot. The metal band passes through an inlet slot into the interior of the roller, and then through the outlet slot leaves the roller, in a manner that that said metal band is entirely deformed along an S-shaped curve.

A skidding phase shock absorber and protection device to protect a part on an aircraft for example at the level of a fuel tank of the aircraft includes a support and a convex plate to assume a first position and a second position and to in the first position, because of the action of compression forces, undergo resisted plastic deformation via an elastic element and in a second position to withstand friction, the device assuring, during a crash landing of the aircraft with an impact phase followed by a skidding phase, both protection against the compression forces generated during the impact phase, via the plastic deformation and the elastic shock absorption, and mechanical protection and protection against heating during the skidding phase.

A steering column assembly includes a lower jacket. The steering column assembly also includes an upper jacket in telescoping engagement with the lower jacket. The steering column assembly further includes an energy absorbing strap assembly operatively coupled to the upper jacket. The energy absorbing strap assembly includes a strap having a stationary leg and a moveable leg connected by a curved portion to form a substantially U-shape. The energy absorbing strap assembly also includes a metal pin extending through the stationary leg and the moveable leg.

Provided is a vehicle steering column. A lower column has an open area, an axial slot provided in a central portion of the open area, a connecting portion connecting portions of the lower column located on both sides of the open area, a cut portion corresponding to the slot and provided on one side of the connecting portion, and a pair of protruding opposite end portions. A hinge pin is fitted into the opposite end portions of the lower column. An upper column is fitted into the lower column. A telescopic fixing plate of the upper column is provided in a location corresponding to the slot, and has a plurality of catch recesses spaced apart from each other. A telescopic catch member is located in the cut portion between the opposite end portions to be rotatably supported by the hinge pin, and has a catch protrusion engaging with the catch recesses.

The disclosure relates to an energy absorption device for arrangement between a fastening device and a holder, wherein the holder is movable relative to the fastening device when a predetermined impact force is exceeded. The energy absorption device includes a deformable strand for absorbing energy, and a guide device for guiding the strand during the deformation. In order to be able to implement the assembly and/or the production more cost-effectively, the strand and the guide device are formed in one piece.

A lattice structure and system for absorbing energy, damping vibration, and reducing shock. The lattice structure comprises a plurality of unit cells, each unit cell comprising a plurality of rib elements with at least a portion of the rib elements including a solid bendable hinge portion for converting energy into linear motion along a longitudinal axis of the respective rib element.

The disclosure relates to an energy absorption device for arrangement between a fastening device and a holder, wherein the holder is movable relative to the fastening device when a predetermined impact force is exceeded. The energy absorption device includes a deformable strand for absorbing energy, and a guide device for guiding the strand during the deformation. In order to be able to implement the assembly and/or the production more cost-effectively, the strand and the guide device are formed in one piece.

An energy absorption device for a steering column for a motor vehicle includes an energy absorption element for absorbing energy by a relative movement between at least two components of the steering column in a crash situation, and at least one arresting element for arranging in a blocking position for blocking the relative movement.