IMPROVED DEVICE FOR ABSORBING THE ENERGY OF A CRASH, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

The absorption device comprises a crossmember extending in a transverse direction, and at least one tubular absorption element (14) extending in a longitudinal direction (X) perpendicular to the transverse direction, between two ends, one of which cooperates with the crossmember. It comprises, for each tubular element (14), a connecting member (24) between the crossmember and the tubular absorption element, comprising a plate (26) secured to the crossmember, and a guiding part (28), integral with the plate (26), housed in the tubular absorption element (14), and comprising means (30) for fixing to the tubular absorption element (14).