Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Patent
1974-03-07
1976-03-30
Wood, Jr., M. H.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
180 90, B60R 2104
Patent
active
039470563
ABSTRACT:
The impact-element of this invention includes an energy-absorbing, elongated deformation member which is secured to an elongated, dimensionally stable carrier that is, in turn, mounted below the dashboard of the vehicle. The energy-absorbing deformation forces are generally independent of the impact direction. In one embodiment of the invention, the energy-absorbing deformation member is an elongated, hollow body which, in transverse cross section, is ring-shaped at least in the portion opposing the knees of the occupants of the vehicle. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the elongated, energy-absorbing member is hollow and is box-shaped in transverse cross section. In the second embodiment of the invention, a dimensionally stable, elongated cross piece is diagonally positioned within the box-shaped energy-absorbing member and contacts the upper end of the carrier. Stiffening means in the form of corrugations may be provided in both the box-shaped, energy-absorbing member and the cross piece of the second embodiment.
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Forman Michael J.
Marmorek Ernest F.
Volkswagenwerk AG.
Wood, Jr. M. H.
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