The Role of Steering Wheel Structure in the Performance of Energy Absorbing Steering Systems

摘要: This study identifies important parameters that influence the basic response mechanics of a compressible column steering assembly. Energy can be absorbed either by compression and/or wheel deformation, depending on relative deformation force. Neither compressive force nor are uniquely defined but depend several parameters. Steering is dependent occupant load distribution. The necessary to compress differs from EA element due inertial and geometric considerations. For our test conditions components we studied, off axis impact resulted in initial with sharing energy absorption. Axial almost negligible was absorbing component. covering abstract conference see HS-036 716. (Author/TRRL)