Abstract: Present apparatuses, systems, and methods are directed to the conservation of energy expended to power devices, components, systems, etc., on an aircraft, and to power aircraft manufacturing components used in the manufacture of an aircraft in an aircraft manufacturing facility using a highly flexible thermoelectric composite device to generate electrical current by converting waste heat into electrical energy.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are directed for the use of at least one highly flexible thermoelectric device positioned in contact with and/or adjacent to heat-emitting aircraft assembly surfaces for the purpose of harvesting and/or converting energy in the form of heat to produce an electric current used to power an aircraft component.

Abstract: An X-axis steering column includes a cap, a U-shaped tab attached to the cap, and an upper tube that slides relative to a lower tube. An attachment for attaching the cap to the U-shaped tab includes two screws and at least one stop in contact with at least one lateral groove. The at least one stop is configured to absorb lateral loads without any longitudinal movement of the steering column being impeded, including during adjustment of the steering column or during an impact due to a collision.

Abstract: An X-axis steering column includes a cap, a U-shaped tab attached to the cap, and an upper tube that slides relative to a lower tube. An attachment for attaching the cap to the U-shaped tab includes two screws and at least one stop in contact with at least one lateral groove. The at least one stop is configured to absorb lateral loads without any longitudinal movement of the steering column being impeded, including during adjustment of the steering column or during an impact due to a collision.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a meshing plate (10) of a steering column energy absorbing device, comprising a base plate (9) formed of a first material and comprising a row of first meshing shapes (91) extending along a longitudinal axis (A); the meshing plate comprises lateral protrusions (11) overmoulded onto said base plate so that each comprises a rear abutment surface (92) and/or a lateral bearing surface (93).

Abstract: Steering column comprising a cradle (21) mounted tilting on the body of the vehicle and receiving, in a deformable bearing (22), a sleeve (2) provided with a tube bearing the steering wheel. A clamping device (3) comprising a manoeuvring lever (32) bearing a clamping axle (31) and pressed against a bearing block (34) by a ramp connection (341) and by an escutcheon (33) with teeth (331). The bearing block (34), has a ramp (341) for each tooth (331) ending in a stop (343) projecting into the circular segments (335) between two teeth (331). One of the teeth (331) has, on its unclamping side, a damping element (334).

Abstract: A steering column having an adjustment limit stop device comprising a body receiving, in a deformable bearing, the sleeve carrying the steering wheel and a mechanism for clamping a shaft with a lever carrying a clamping device compressing the deformable bearing. The steering column comprises a stop device provided with a stop edge carried by the sleeve and with which a lock cooperates that limits the adjustment travel of the sleeve while being retracted after the adjustments of the column have been clamped, allowing the sleeve to travel, in the event of an impact on the steering wheel, in order to absorb the energy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular energy absorption device (9) comprising: a support (91) having fastening portions (81) forming single fastening points for fastening said device to a steering column, a deforming member (94) securely connected to the support, an absorber (93) coiled around the deforming member and fitted securely at each of its ends to the support, a coupling member (96) formed of a part separate from the support and having a first side securely connected to the absorber and a second side having at least a first engaging shape (96a), said device being designed such that the exertion of forces in opposite directions on the support and on the tooth, respectively, brings about stress on the coiled portion of the absorber, tending to deform the latter.

Abstract: Steering column having an adjustment limit stop comprising a body (1) receiving a deformable bearing (11), where the sleeve (4) supports the steering wheel and a mechanism (5) for tightening a shaft (52) with a lever (51) supporting a tightening device (53) compressing the deformable bearing (11). The steering column comprises a stop device (6) with a stop edge (612) supported by the sleeve (4) and with which a bolt (62) cooperates, limiting the adjustment travel of the sleeve (4), whilst being retracted after the adjustments of the column have been tightened, enabling, in the event of an impact on the steering wheel, travel of the sleeve to be available to absorb the energy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a meshing plate (10) of a steering column energy absorbing device, comprising a base plate (9) formed of a first material and comprising a row of first meshing shapes (91) extending along a longitudinal axis (A); the meshing plate comprises lateral protrusions (11) overmoulded onto said base plate so that each comprises a rear abutment surface (92) and/or a lateral bearing surface (93).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular energy absorption device (9) comprising: a support (91) having fastening portions (81) forming single fastening points for fastening said device to a steering column, a deforming member (94) securely connected to the support, an absorber (93) coiled around the deforming member and fitted securely at each of its ends to the support, a coupling member (96) formed of a part separate from the support and having a first side securely connected to the absorber and a second side having at least a first engaging shape (96a), said device being designed such that the exertion of forces in opposite directions on the support and on the tooth, respectively, brings about stress on the coiled portion of the absorber, tending to deform the latter.

Abstract: Steering column comprising a cradle (21) mounted tilting on the body of the vehicle and receiving, in a deformable bearing (22), a sleeve (2) provided with a tube bearing the steering wheel. A clamping device (3) comprising a manoeuvring lever (32) bearing a clamping axle (31) and pressed against a bearing block (34) by a ramp connection (341) and by an escutcheon (33) with teeth (331). The bearing block (34), has a ramp (341) for each tooth (331) ending in a stop (343) projecting into the circular segments (335) between two teeth (331). One of the teeth (331) has, on its unclamping side, a damping element (334).

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a steering column that includes a steering member articulated in rotation to a support base intended to be fixed with respect to the chassis of a vehicle, a clamp so as to be able to lock the steering member on the support base, first blocking shapes borne by a mobile clamping element, and second blocking shapes borne by a sheet-metal plate blocked against the support base. The first blocking shapes are able, during locking, to come and engage between the second blocking shapes so as to block the rotation of the steering member with respect to the support base.

Abstract: In an adjustable steering column adjustable, a steering shaft is mounted in a body tube arranged in an intermediate carrier mounted on a fixed support member. The body tube is immobilized onto the fixed support member by a clamping system. The position-keeping device includes teeth that, in the event of an impact, are mutually engageable by means of a press system mounted in the intermediate carrier and under the action of the clamping system. The teeth belong to of the press system and are on the body tube. The teeth have characteristics defined such that in the event of an impact, the breaking force of the teeth has a predetermined value.

Abstract: An adjustable steering column for a motor vehicle has a support assembly intended to be fixed to a chassis of a vehicle, a tubular body slidably mounted in the support assembly, adjustment and locking devices able to switch from a state of a adjusting the position of the tubular body in the support assembly to a state of immobilizing the tubular body in a desired adjusted position within the support assembly, a plastically deformable energy-absorbing element collaborating with a deformation member secured to the tubular body so that it undergoes plastic deformation as the tubular body retracts inside the support assembly following an impact transmitted to the tubular body when the adjustment and locking devices are in the locked state and a ratchet mechanism for securing the plastically deformable element to the support assembly during plastic deformation of the plastically deformable element.

Abstract: An adjustable steering column for a motor vehicle has a support assembly intended to be fixed to a chassis of a vehicle, a tubular body slidably mounted in the support assembly, adjustment and locking devices able to switch from a state of a adjusting the position of the tubular body in the support assembly to a state of immobilizing the tubular body in a desired adjusted position within the support assembly, a plastically deformable energy-absorbing element collaborating with a deformation member secured to the tubular body so that it undergoes plastic deformation as the tubular body retracts inside the support assembly following an impact transmitted to the tubular body when the adjustment and locking devices are in the locked state and a ratchet mechanism for securing the plastically deformable element to the support assembly during plastic deformation of the plastically deformable element.

Abstract: In an adjustable steering column adjustable, a steering shaft is mounted in a body tube arranged in an intermediate carrier mounted on a fixed support member. The body tube is immobilized onto the fixed support member by a clamping system. The position-keeping device includes teeth that, in the event of an impact, are mutually engageable by means of a press system mounted in the intermediate carrier and under the action of the clamping system. The teeth belong to of the press system and are on the body tube. The teeth have characteristics defined such that in the event of an impact, the breaking force of the teeth has a predetermined value.