Elastically deformable energy management assembly and method of managing energy absorption
US9447840B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32581
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elastically deformable energy management assembly includes a first component. Also included is at least one protrusion extending from the first component, the at least one protrusion having an outer surface. Further included is a second component comprising at least one aperture defined by an aperture wall, the aperture wall in slideable engagement with the outer surface of the at least one protrusion, wherein at least one of the protrusion and the aperture wall comprises an elastically deformable material.
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