A method is provided for optimizing energy dissipation in a vehicle steering column in a high energy impact. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing a variable energy dissipation system on the vehicle steering column; (b) sensing at least one occupant condition; and (c) adjusting the variable energy dissipation system based upon the sensed occupant condition to optimize energy dissipation.
申请公布号
US6152488(A)
申请公布日期
2000.11.28
申请号
US19990334244
申请日期
1999.06.16
申请人
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
发明人
HEDDERLY, GREGORY THOMAS;STEPHAN, CRAIG HAMMANN;ABRAMOSKI, EDWARD JOSEPH;TEKELLY, JOSEPH PAUL;BROWN, LEONARD MURRAY