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Engine mounting

US4181192A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 1977
Grant dateJan 1, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 26, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K5/1275
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle with energy absorbing chassis members has an engine unit attached to the chassis by severable mounts. A tension strap is provided to impede the forward motion of the engine unit on the occurrence of an accident. The tension strap exerts restraining force on the engine unit only after the severance of the engine mounts.

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