Energy dissipative cushioning elements
US10539941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/24015
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed embodiments include methods, computer program products, and systems. Given by way of example only and not of limitation, in various embodiments a method includes: determining an event; actuating a cushioning element in response to the determining the event, the cushioning element including one or more tension-bearing members; and dissipating at least some of an energy associated with a collision based on deforming at least one of the tension-bearing members during the collision, the deforming including substantially inelastically stretching the at least one of the tension-bearing members.
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