A passenger protection unit for a vehicle can comprise an adjustable steering apparatus configured to be lockable at least in a first position and a second position, an instrument panel, an airbag module comprising at least an airbag, a crash control unit, and a retracting mechanism configured to initiate a movement of the steering apparatus in a retracting direction, wherein the crash control unit is configured to release movement of the steering apparatus at least in the retracting direction upon detecting a crash risk or an upcoming crash, wherein the crash control unit is further configured to activate the retracting mechanism, and wherein the crash control unit is further configured to deploy the airbag upon an upcoming crash.


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    Title :

    Passenger protection unit for vehicle and method for controlling a passenger protection unit


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    Publication date :

    2025-03-11


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR / B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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