Apparatus for dispersing impact forces
US8789818B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for dispersing impact forces are provided. Provided in one embodiment is an apparatus for dispersing impact forces includes a housing having a contact end with an aperture; a contact member located at least primarily inside the housing; a biasing member biasing the contact member toward the housing aperture; and means for securing the housing contact end to a surface. When an impact force is received upon the impact receiving surface, the force is at least partially transferred to the contact member, which in turn temporarily alters the biasing member, which subsequently returns the contact member to an initial position. The return of the contact member imparts a second force on the impact receiving surface, which is less than the impact force transferred to the contact member.
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