Energy absorber
US10149991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F13/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy absorber includes a housing, a bearing housing positioned within the housing, a main connection point connected to a first receiver, and a threaded rod connected through a bearing and having an end connected to the first receiver at a first end of the housing. The bearing is positioned in the bearing housing. Compressible elements of the threaded rod compress against the bearing to absorb energy upon exceeding a force threshold.
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