Energy-absorbing apparatus
US9340231B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1846
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one example, an apparatus includes a casing configured to be coupled to a frame of a vehicle at a first end of the casing. The casing comprises friable foam having a first stiffness. The apparatus further includes a void within the casing defined by (i) an inner wall of the casing and (ii) an opening at a second end of the casing. The apparatus further includes an insert positioned within the void, the insert comprising a material having a second stiffness that is different from the first stiffness.
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