发明名称 |
Systems and methods for absorbing energy |
摘要 |
An energy absorbing system includes a tube section having a distal end and an energy absorber mounted to the tube section and receiving its distal end, the energy absorber including a folding section and a compressing section inward, the folding section being adapted to fold opposed walls of the tube section and the compressing section being adapted to compress the tube section after it has been folded. |
申请公布号 |
US9145943(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.09.29 |
申请号 |
US201314069520 |
申请日期 |
2013.11.01 |
申请人 |
The UAB Research Foundation |
发明人 |
Sicking Dean |
分类号 |
F16F7/12 |
主分类号 |
F16F7/12 |
代理机构 |
Thomas | Horstemeyer, LLP |
代理人 |
Thomas | Horstemeyer, LLP |
主权项 |
1. An energy absorbing system comprising:
a tube section having a distal end; and an energy absorber mounted to the tube section and receiving its distal end, the energy absorber including a folding section and a compressing section, the folding section being adapted to fold opposed walls of the tube section inward and the compressing section being adapted to compress the tube section after the tube section has been folded, wherein the compressing section comprises a tubular member and a curved extension that extends outward from the tubular member. |
地址 |
Birmington AL US |