Impact Absorbing Composite Material

摘要

An impact absorbing composite material includes a support layer having a top surface with a plurality of discrete impact absorbing cells arranged such that adjacent impact absorbing cells are spaced from each other. A connecting layer, comprised of an elastic material, has a bottom surface that is connected to each impact absorbing cells so as to sandwich the impact absorbing cells between the support layer and the connecting layer. A plurality of discrete tile cells are attached to the top surface of the connecting layer and arranged such that adjacent tile cells are spaced from each other and are aligned with the impact absorbing cells. The impact absorbing cells are individual respond to an impact against the material to reduce both linear and angular forces on the object striking the material. The material is particularly useful in constructing protective floor covering, protective linings, and protective surface coverings, among others.

主权项

1. An impact absorbing composite material comprising:
a support layer having a top surface; a plurality of discrete impact absorbing cells disposed on said top surface of said support layer and arranged such that adjacent impact absorbing cells are spaced from each other, each of said impact absorbing cells having a top surface disposed oppositely of said support layer; a connecting layer comprised of an elastic material, said connecting layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface of each of said impact absorbing cells attached to said bottom surface of said connecting layer; and a plurality of discrete tile cells attached to said top surface of said connecting layer and arranged such that adjacent tile cells are spaced from each other and are aligned with said impact absorbing cells.