Energy absorption apparatus

Details Energy absorption apparatus Energy absorption apparatus

1979-05-14

1981-12-29

Byers, Jr., Nile C.

Spring devices

Resilient shock or vibration absorber

Bumper

14 711, 405212, 256 131, 293123, F16F 126, E02B 322

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043078761

ABSTRACT:
Energy-absorption apparatus for truck docks constructed and arranged to withstand impact of semi-trailers backing into a truck dock without damage to the dock over a long period of time. The apparatus of the invention includes a plurality of spring steel leaves disposed in dependent relation from a point above the level of the dock to a point below the dock level so as to accommodate truck trailers of varying heights.

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