Energy absorbing assembly and methods for operating the same

Details Energy absorbing assembly and methods for operating the same Energy absorbing assembly and methods for operating the same

2005-06-28

2005-06-28

Dunn, David R. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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C296S187050

Reexamination Certificate

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06910714

ABSTRACT:
An energy absorbing assembly includes a covering; and a shape memory material in operative communication with the covering, wherein the shape memory material has a first shape attached to an underside of the covering and is operative to change to a second shape in response to an activation signal. The second shape of the shape memory material can cause the covering to expand or expand and detach from a surrounding surface medium. The energy absorbing assembly is used to absorb kinetic energy of an object impacting the assembly. Methods of operating the assembly are also disclosed.

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