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Vehicle with energy absorbing chassis and engine restraint

US4073357A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 1976
Grant dateFeb 14, 1978
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Expiry dateJan 30, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S165/023
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle with energy absorbing chassis members has an engine unit attached to the chassis by severable mounts. Restraining means are provided to impede the forward motion of the engine unit on the occurrence of an accident. The restraining means enter into force transmitting connection with the engine unit only after the severance of the engine mounts.

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