Design and analysis of an impact energy absorbing steering system. (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patil, M.S.; Galgali, Varun
• Is Part Of: International journal of vehicle safety. Volume 10:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 87
• Page End: 96
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: impact absorbing systems -- steering systems -- driver safety; Automobiles -- Design and construction -- Periodicals; Automobiles -- Safety measures -- Periodicals; 629.222028905
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1479-3105

Abstract

In a country that continues to hold the record for high road deaths every year, it is important to have reliable safety system in vehicles which is an absolutely crucial pre-requisite for driver safety. The latest tests, conducted by Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Program), showed that in an accident, most budget cars would leave the driver with possible life-threatening injuries. For such cars with insufficient or unreliable safety devices, this paper deals with the design of an impact absorbing steering column, used to achieve controlled deceleration of a restrained/unrestrained occupant to reduce the impact forces and thus reducing the chances of fatal injuries.