Energy absorbing member and impact absorbing steering apparatus

摘要: Construction is achieved that more completely protects the driver of a vehicle during secondary collision by gradually increasing impact load absorbed an energy absorbing member 22 b steering wheel displaces in forward direction. The comprises base section 27 provided center section, and pair sections 28 extend direction from both ends have U-shaped bent back curved 29 middle section. Of these , at least portions are nearer tip end side than pressed so height with respect to stroking 32 increases going toward b.