Energy absorbing structure

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1995-05-31

1997-12-23

Raimund, Christopher

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428135, 428182, 428594, 428595, 293133, 188377, B32B 310

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057005451

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an energy absorbing structure (10) for decelerating an object that impacts the structure. The structure has at least one energy absorbing member (20). Each member includes a stranded structure such as expanded metal (22) which provides the energy absorbing structure (10) with the characteristic of energy absorption according to a near square wave characteristic.

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