Energy absorption device for impacts imparted to a support bar o

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1996-06-17

1998-07-14

Brahan, Thomas J.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

280756, 296189, B60R 2113

Patent

active

057792712

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an energy absorption device for cushioning dynamic impacts imparted against a support bar of a vehicle by an occupant. The energy absorption device has an elongated arched impact shell having an impact side, and a member engagement side opposite the impact side. Also provided are a plurality of longitudinally spaced arched ribs that each has a first edge that is wholly attached to the member engagement side of the elongated arched impact shell and a second edge that is spaced from the first edge. The second edge abuts against the support bar of the vehicle. A plurality of impact can be stacked one upon another to increase energy absorption and decrease acceleration upon impact.

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