Data recorder

摘要

An electronic data recorder including an electronic data storage device disposed within an enclosure having a main housing and a cover adapted to engage a base region of the housing. The main housing forms a cavity housing the electronic data storage device. A mounting wall extending from the main housing and including an attachment foot for attachment to a vehicle wherein an impact during a vehicle crash preferentially fractures one or both the mounting wall and attachment foot as opposed to the main housing.

主权项

1. An automotive vehicle including an electronic data storage device and an enclosure for protecting said device, said enclosure comprising a first wall and a sidewall having a first end engaging said first wall and in cooperation with said first wall forming a cavity configured to receive said electronic data storage device, a cover configured to matingly engage a second end of said sidewall and seal at least one side of said cavity, a mounting wall having a first region extending radially from said first end of said sidewall and a second region extending from the first region at least substantially perpendicular to said first region, and wherein said second region is spaced from and faces said sidewall, a gap being formed between said sidewall and said second region of the mounting wall, said gap being continuous around at least one side of said enclosure, and said gap being closed on at least one side by said cover, said mounting wall including at least two feet located distally to a point of engagement with said sidewall, said feet adapted to engage said vehicle.