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Energy absorbing device

US11299117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2017
Grant dateApr 12, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 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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