摘要 |
<p>An energy absorbing apparatus is provided, including an outer shell having opposed ends and a left and right side wall and a hollow core; and wherein the shell includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart fold points positioned on the left and right side wall only at a height which substantially corresponds to the centre of gravity of a road vehicle; and wherein the fold points facilitate a controlled folding up of the sides and at least part of shell, at or around, the fold points, during an end on impact.</p> |