NSK has a height and length adjustable steering column developed, which is characterized by an optimized crash behavior. It is also lighter - this contributes to lower fuel consumption of the Vehicle at. Due to the improved vibration damping, the steering comfort of the Steering wheel.

 

A newly developed one Crash element, which serves as a predetermined breaking point and creates the prerequisites for the telescoping of the lens column, reduces the variance when the vehicle is triggered in the event of a crash by 25%. This is achieved by moving the crash element from the bracket of the component to the outer shell of the steering shaft. This means that the impact force at which the crash element is triggered and causes the steering column to yield can be defined more precisely. The driver is better protected in the event of a collision with the steering wheel.

Energy consumption in a crash can be precisely defined

In such a case, the elements of the Steering shaft into each other, with the middle part in place. The impact force can thus be reliably and reproducibly absorbed. With conventional steering columns, on the other hand, the center piece comes loose in the event of a crash. The energy consumption of the steering columns cannot be defined as precisely as with the new design.

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The steering column can be easily adjusted in height and length. In this way, the driver can better find the optimal one for him Sitting and steering position Find. Thanks to the improved vibration damping, the vibrations emanating from the road or the chassis are less noticeable for the driver. The approximately 7% higher vibration resistance at 11 Hz is primarily achieved through an improved design of the fastening elements.

The new steering column also offers advantages for fuel consumption and thus for the environment, because NSK has consistently used the Lightweight has respected. At 560 g, the steering is 15% lighter than conventional steering for the same type of vehicle. This is achieved, among other things, by integrating components in the steering wheel, which enables the number of components to be reduced. In addition, relocating the crash element to the outer tube of the steering column also simplifies the design.

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