Vehicle with energy absorbing chassis and engine restraint
US4073357A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 1976 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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