Abstract: Deformation element for the interior of motor vehicles which is constructed as a ledge and is deformable over its length. The deformable element may be mounted in hollow spaces between body parts of the vehicle, such as vehicle columns, and an inner lining. The ledge is adapted to the outer outline configuration of the body parts and has several deformable regions over its length. The deformable regions are formed by strips oriented in a longitudinal direction of the ledge. The strips are curved in a wave-shaped form in the longitudinal direction and each includes at least one wave crest and one wave trough. Adjacent strips are offset in a longitudinal direction relative to one another such that a wave crest on one strip is adjacent a wave trough on an adjacent strip and vice versa.

Abstract: A deformation element (5; 6; 7) for the interior of motor vehicles (1), preferably for being mounted in hollow spaces between the vehicle body parts (2; 3; 4), such as vehicle columns (2; 3), and an inner lining (15), is constructed as a ledge, which can be deformed over its longitudinal extent (L) and adapted to the outer outline configuration of car body parts (2; 3; 4) and which has several deformable regions (12; 13; 14) over its longitudinal extent (L).