| 摘要 |
An apparatus is provided for improved pedestrian safety during impact by a vehicle, where the vehicle includes a bumper, a hood, and structural components located generally above the bumper and in front of the hood. The apparatus includes an energy absorber with at least one crush lobe attached to a horizontal top beam of the bulkhead in a low-visible position when the hood is closed, but with the energy absorber positioned to crush and absorb energy to reduce injury to a pedestrian's upper leg when a pedestrian is impacted by the vehicle. The energy absorber is made of polymeric material, and the crush lobe is hollow and shaped to crush upon impact for maximum energy absorption. |
