Device for protecting a vehicle against impact
US6454326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23382
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for protecting a vehicle against impact, the device comprising an inflatable element presenting, once inflated, a bearing surface in contact with the region of the vehicle to be protected, and an impact surface designed to receive the impact directly, wherein said inflatable element includes localized flexible connection elements connecting holding points of the impact surface with fastening points of the bearing surface.
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