Energy dissipative cushioning elements
US9321424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23386
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, method, computer program product, and/or system are described that determine an event, actuate a cushioning element in response to the determining the event, the cushioning element including one or more tension-bearing members, and dissipate at least some of an energy associated with a collision based on deforming at least one of the tension-bearing members during the collision, the deforming including substantially inelastically stretching the at least one of the tension-bearing members. Other example embodiments are also provided relating to actuatable cushioning elements.
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