摘要 |
This invention pertains to an energy absorption device for a motor vehicle steering column, such as that, for example, of an automobile, including a steering column in which is mounted an adjustment slide, the adjustment slide including a female part provided with an entry orifice, connected respectively either to a steering wheel or to a rack system, and a male part connected respectively either to the rack system or to the steering wheel, the one sliding in the other part upon adjustment of the depth of the steering column, wherein at least one sleeve is fixed on the male part in a manner to absorb the energy by coming into contact at least partially with the entry orifice of the female part in the case of violent impact.
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