Energy-absorbing deformation system
AssigneeDaimlerChrylser AG
InventorMatthias Nohr
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Abstract
An energy-absorbing deformation system for a motor vehicle has at least one collapsing section movable with energy absorption from an extended absorption position into a telescoped deformation position. The at least one collapsing section is held in the normal resting position in its deformation position, and a drive device is associated with the at least one collapsing section. The collapsing section can be moved abruptly into an absorption position when the drive device is activated.
Claims21
Energy-absorbing deformation system for a motor vehicle with at least one plastically deformable collapsing section that is movable with energy absorption from an extended absorption position into a telescoped deformation position,
- wherein the at least one collapsing section is held in a deformation position in a normal resting position, and
- wherein a drive device is associated with the at least one collapsing section, and operable to suddenly move the collapsing section into an absorption position when the drive device is activated.
Energy-absorbing deformation system for a motor vehicle, comprising:
- at least one collapsible unit with a plastically deformable collapsing section which is movable with energy absorption from an extended absorption position to a telescoped deformation position,
- means for holding the collapsing section in a normal rest position spaced from the extended absorption position, and
- a selectively actuable drive device operable to suddenly move the collapsing section from the rest position to the extended absorption position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.