Localized impact energy absorbers
US8485588B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/343
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle hood or a panel covering an object includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface faces the object and is offset from the object by a basin depth. The outer surface is substantially opposite the inner surface. A local energy absorber is operatively attached to the inner surface or is disposed between the inner surface and the object. The local energy absorber has a singly-connected structure, which includes a first wall portion and a second wall portion. The first wall portion is operatively attached to the inner surface. The singly-connected structure also includes a curved connector portion joining the first wall portion and the second wall portion.
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