Pedestrian protection apparatus for motor vehicles

Details Pedestrian protection apparatus for motor vehicles Pedestrian protection apparatus for motor vehicles

2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Dayoan, D. Glenn (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Structural detail

C296S187090, C293S024000, C293S118000, C293S119000, C293S132000, C293S133000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10811417

ABSTRACT:
A pedestrian protection apparatus particularly adapted for motor vehicle front end structures for mitigating injuries of pedestrians struck by the vehicle. The apparatus incorporates a front grill which is moveable between extended and retracted positions. While it is in its extended position, the grill is designed to absorb energy from a pedestrian impact to reduce pedestrian injuries. The position of the grill is controlled by an actuator which responds to control inputs such as vehicle speed.

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