Modular energy absorber and method for configuring same
US7360822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0435
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular energy absorber 10 that is tunable. It comprises one or more energy absorbing modules 12. The energy absorbing modules have means for coordinating energy absorbing units 16 of the one or more modules. The means 14 for coordinating position and support the units in relation to each other before, during and after relative motion between an incident object and the energy absorber. A crushable member is provided that has an upper perimeter, a lower perimeter and an intermediate section extending therebetween. It also includes a number (m) of breaches defined therein before impact.A method for configuring the modular energy absorber is also disclosed.
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