Energy absorbing device
US4029350A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F7/121
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to an energy absorbing device intended to be used as a composite bumper. Said bumper comprises an energy absorbing beam, a deformable unit comprising at least two energy absorbing members located between the beam and the vehicle chassis, said beam being supported by said members, and a flexible shield wrapping either both aforesaid constituting units or a portion thereof.
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