Shock absorbers for protective body gear
US8950735B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA42B3/121
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Shock absorbers for integration into protective structures generally take the form of hollow, compressible cells. The cell enclosure may be configured to provide for two or more compression stages. For example, in various embodiments, the cell enclosure includes one or more corrugations descending from the top wall, which, upon contact with the bottom wall, contribute to impact absorption.
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