Device for attenuating energy
US11965573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2234/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
These teachings relate to a device that includes a base having an axis that is centered and perpendicular relative to the base and two or more arms each connected to the base at a base hinge The base hinge rotates the two or more arms away from the axis, and one or more expandable bands are connected with distal ends of the two or more arms. The one or more expandable bands absorb energy from rotating of the two or more arms. The device absorbs energy when an external force is applied along the axis of the base.
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