Energy absorber unit and energy management system
US4031978A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R19/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy absorber unit including a cylinder, liquid in the cylinder, a piston for movement into the cylinder for providing a liquid energy absorbing capability, and relatively movable parts associated with the cylinder and having frictional engagement for additionally providing a dry energy absorbing capability. An energy absorbing unit including a tubular cylinder, a first tubular member slidable on the cylinder for carrying a force receiving member, and a second tubular member mounted on the first tubular member for mounting the first tubular member on a supporting member. An energy management system for a vehicle having a frame, an engine mounted on the frame and a bumper, including a first energy absorber unit mounted between the engine and the bumper and a plurality of second energy absorber units mounted between the bumper and the frame.
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