Energy absorbing device
US11299117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F7/12
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy absorbing device includes a deformable elongate member that is arranged in a manner such that the device, in use, deforms in a controlled manner upon the absorption of impact energy. The invention also provides a method for manufacturing the energy absorbing device.
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