Energy absorber elements and vehicle systems

摘要

In some embodiments, an energy absorber element can comprise: a first support wall and a second support wall, a crush wall joining the first and second support walls together to define a deformable zone; a connection mechanism configured to connect the first and/or second support wall to a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method for using an energy absorber element in a vehicle can comprise: detachably connecting an energy absorber element to a vehicle at a support location for a vehicle component, once the energy absorber element has absorbed energy, detaching the energy absorber element from the vehicle; and separately replacing the energy absorber element from the vehicle component. In some embodiments, the vehicle component is not replaced.

主权项

1. An energy absorber element for a headlamp assembly, comprising:
a first support wall and a second support wall, each support wall containing an opening through which the headlamp assembly can be inserted; a plurality of crush walls joining the first and second support walls together to define a plurality of deformable zones and form a ring; and wherein the crush walls are configured to both elastically deform and elastoplastically deform from the second support wall toward the first support wall; and wherein the first support wall, the second support wall, and the crush walls comprise plastic.