Pneumatic pressure molded impact countermeasure
US6698819B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0407
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An impact countermeasure device (30) used for receiving an impact force (56) has a generally hollow body with an outer wall (52) defining an interior portion (54) and an exterior portion. The wall (52) has at least one blow hole (60) therethrough. The wall (52) has at least one tack off area (70) formed therein. The tack off area (70) and the blow hole (60) control the crush rate of the body in response to the impact force (56).
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