Energy absorption system
US8550224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/42781
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to an energy absorption system. The energy absorption system comprises a movable carriage, a fixed bearing and a deformable material strip. The deformable material strip is at least areally connected to the fixed bearing. Between the movable carriage and the fixed bearing a gap is formed. The energy absorption system further comprises means, which are suited to vary the size of the gap between the movable carriage and the fixed bearing.
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