摘要 |
The invention relates to a device for underrun protection of vehicles (1), comprising a frame (3), an impact element (7) arranged on the vehicle (1) in a position which corresponds to the expected impact of a force (F) in the event of a collision, and an energy-absorbing element (6) which connects the frame (3) to the impact element (7). The invention is characterized in that said energy-absorbing element (6) is shaped with a weakened portion (14, 15), which essentially constitutes a pivoting joint for deforming bending of the element (6) during said impact. By means of the invention, an improved underrun protection is obtained which permits controlled energy absorption during impact.
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