公开(公告)号：US20040140658A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-22

申请号：US10755361

申请日：2004-01-13

Inventor： Sotirios Kellas

IPC: B60R021/04 ,  F16F007/12

CPC classification number: H03G3/3036 ,  B60R19/40 ,  B60R19/42 ,  B60R21/04 ,  B60R2019/005 ,  B60R2019/1866 ,  F16F7/121

Abstract: A deployable cellular structure providing impact energy absorption capability is disclosed. The structure may be packed when not in use and deployed automatically or manually to provide impact protection. The structure is useful in a variety of situations including vehicular protection of occupants, deployable highway safety barriers, and aviation emergency safety devices.

公开(公告)号：US20040140169A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-22

申请号：US10752613

申请日：2004-01-07

Inventor： Akio Shimoda

IPC: F16F007/12

CPC classification number: B60R21/04 ,  B60R21/0428 ,  B60R2021/0435 ,  B60R2021/0442 ,  F16F7/12

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an impact energy absorber which is easy to manufacture and low in cost and absorbs high impact energy. The impact energy absorber consists of an aggregate formed by lapping a kraft paper on the outside and inside of a metal sheet such as a hard aluminum foil, and is a flexible pipe having a circular cross-sectional shape and formed with concave and convex portions in a spiral form on the surface thereof. The outside diameter of the impact energy absorber is 20 to 50 mm, the pitch of the concave and convex portions is 1.4 to 2.0 mm, and the vertical width of the concave and convex portions is 2.3 to 3.2 mm. Energy is absorbed by plastic deformation in the radial direction of the energy absorber.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是提供一种容易制造且成本低且吸收高冲击能量的冲击能量吸收器。 冲击能量吸收器由通过在诸如硬铝箔的金属板的外侧和内侧研磨牛皮纸形成的聚集体构成，并且是具有圆形横截面形状的柔性管，并且形成有凹凸部 螺旋形式在其表面上。 冲击能量吸收体的外径为20〜50mm，凹凸部的间距为1.4〜2.0mm，凹凸部的纵向宽度为2.3〜3.2mm。 能量被能量吸收体径向吸收塑性变形。

公开(公告)号：US20030178273A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：US10282546

申请日：2002-10-29

Applicant: BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG

Inventor： Detlef Bullmann ,  Lars Ulrich ,  Ralf Konig ,  Alfons Fortstroer ,  Ludger Gehringhoff

IPC: F16F007/12

CPC classification number: B60J5/0444

Abstract: A side impact beam for incorporation into the structure of a motor vehicle comprises a sheet metal profile with flaring end portions and two longitudinal beads extending along the sheet metal profile and wherein the end portions that are provided with cross beads that are stamped in an additional tooling step during manufacturing and after the longitudinal beads have been formed, and are arranged in transverse disposition to the longitudinal beads and wherein the longitudinal beads and the cross beads are oriented in the same direction and the length of one cross bead corresponds approximately to the width of the two longitudinal beads, such that the so configured cross beads provide a stabilizing effect of the end portions and ensure the flattening of the connecting surfaces, thereby leading to a reduction of assembly problems.

Abstract translation: 用于结合到机动车辆的结构中的侧面冲击梁包括具有扩口端部的金属板型材和沿着金属板型材延伸的两个纵向胎圈，并且其中设有十字珠的端部被冲压在附加工具 在制造过程中和纵向珠粒已经形成之后，并且横向布置成纵向珠粒，并且其中纵向珠粒和交叉珠粒沿相同方向取向，并且一个交叉珠粒的长度大致对应于 两个纵向的小珠，使得如此构造的十字珠提供端部的稳定效果并且确保连接表面的平坦化，从而导致组装问题的减少。

公开(公告)号：US20040231938A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：US10865219

申请日：2004-06-10

Inventor： Michael J. Buehler ,  James B. Welch

IPC: F16F007/12

CPC classification number: E01F15/148 ,  E01F15/146

Abstract: A crash cushion including a side portion extending in a longitudinal direction and having an outer surface defined at least in part by a plurality of convex cambered portions. At least one deflector skin has an inner surface, an outer surface, a leading edge and a trailing edge. The deflector skin is mounted to the outer surface of the side portion in an overlying relationship with at least one of the convex cambered portions.

Abstract translation: 一种碰撞缓冲垫，其包括沿纵向方向延伸的侧部并且具有至少部分地由多个凸弧形部分限定的外表面。 至少一个偏转器表面具有内表面，外表面，前缘和后缘。 偏转器皮肤以与凸起的弧形部分中的至少一个的上覆关系安装到侧部的外表面。

公开(公告)号：US20030183466A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-02

申请号：US10112988

申请日：2002-03-29

Inventor： Christopher M. Thayer

IPC: F16F007/12

CPC classification number: F16F7/122

Abstract: A corrugated ribbon assembly for absorbing energy from an impact. The assembly includes a corrugated ribbon that is embedded in a stabilizing foam. The corrugated ribbon has two sides that define an energy absorbing wall which extends between a first impact edge of the ribbon and a second impact edge of the ribbon. The wall undergoes buckling to absorb energy when the first or second edge is impacted in a direction that is substantially parallel to the wall. The foam provides structural support for the ribbon during buckling thereof.

Abstract translation: 用于从冲击中吸收能量的波纹状带组件。 组件包括嵌入稳定泡沫中的波纹带。 波纹带具有限定能量吸收壁的两个边，该能量吸收壁在带的第一冲击边缘和带的第二冲击边缘之间延伸。 当第一或第二边缘在基本上平行于墙壁的方向上冲击时，壁经受屈曲以吸收能量。 泡沫在其屈曲期间为带提供结构支撑。

公开(公告)号：US20030075405A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-24

申请号：US10268330

申请日：2002-10-10

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Marvin V. Manwaring ,  Melvin Lee Tinnin ,  Ravindra Jwalapathy ,  Ray Garnet Armstrong

IPC: F16F007/12

CPC classification number: B62D1/195 ,  F16F7/128

Abstract: An energy absorbing device for a collapsible steering column has a plurality of plastically deformable straps each with one end connected to the steering column and an opposite end bent around an anvil connected to stationary vehicle support structure. When the steering column collapses, the straps unwind from the anvils, thereby resisting steering column collapse and absorbing energy. One or more of the straps may be cut in two by a knife at the time of the collision, thereby removing it from the energy absorbing system. In another form of the invention, an energy absorbing strap extends around a piston which has two or more different size anvils. The piston is axially movable in a cylinder to positions surrounding one or another of the anvils. The strap is drawn over the anvil it surrounds when the steering column collapses, thereby resisting collapse of the steering column and absorbing a certain amount of energy depending on the size of the anvil.

Abstract translation: 用于可折叠转向柱的能量吸收装置具有多个可塑性变形的带，每个具有一端连接到转向柱，相对端围绕连接到固定车辆支撑结构的砧弯曲。 当转向柱塌陷时，皮带从砧座上展开，从而抵抗转向柱塌陷并吸收能量。 碰撞时可以用刀将一个或多个带子切成两个，从而将其从能量吸收系统中除去。 在本发明的另一形式中，能量吸收带围绕具有两个或更多个不同尺寸的砧座的活塞延伸。 活塞在气缸中可轴向移动以围绕一个或另一个砧座。 当转向柱塌陷时，带子被覆在其围绕的砧座上，从而抵抗转向柱的塌陷并且根据砧座的尺寸吸收一定量的能量。

公开(公告)号：US20020007994A1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-24

申请号：US09935949

申请日：2001-08-23

Applicant: Safety By Design Company

Inventor： John D. Reid ,  John R. Rohde ,  Dean L. Sicking

IPC: F16F007/12

CPC classification number: F16F7/125 ,  E01F15/143 ,  E01F15/146

Abstract: A bursting energy absorber system having an impact head, and energy absorption mechanism. The energy absorbing mechanism has a generally rectangular mandrel for rupturing cooperating thin-wall generally rectangular tubes in a controlled rupture to absorb impact forces for a colliding vehicle. A frame may be used to mount the system to a truck, trailer, guardrail, median barrier end treatment, or a crash cushion. Stress concentrators such as saw cuts or scoring may be incorporated into the absorption tubes to selectively control rupturing and energy dissipation. The mandrels may be tapered, rectangularly shaped with beveled edges to reduce frictional forces along the interior corners of the tubes. Lubricants may be applied to further control frictional influences.

Abstract translation: 具有冲击头和能量吸收机构的爆破能量吸收器系统。 能量吸收机构具有大致矩形的心轴，用于在受控破裂中破裂配合的薄壁大体矩形管以吸收碰撞车辆的冲击力。 可以使用框架将系统安装到卡车，拖车，护栏，中间挡板端部处理或碰撞垫。 诸如锯切或刻痕之类的应力集中器可以并入到吸收管中以选择性地控制破裂和能量耗散。 心轴可以是锥形的，具有倾斜边缘的矩形形状，以减小沿着管的内角的摩擦力。 润滑剂可用于进一步控制摩擦影响。

公开(公告)号：US20040262109A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10855474

申请日：2004-05-27

Applicant: Ringspann GmbH

Inventor： Karlheinz Timtner

IPC: F16F007/12 ,  B65H075/30

CPC classification number: B66B5/044 ,  B66D5/04 ,  B66D5/32

Abstract: A fall safety device is provided having a load-bearing rotor 2, which supports at least one locking member 6, which can be moved by centrifugal force and which is moved into engagement with at least one stop 7b of a stator 4 if a certain rotor speed is exceeded and blocks the further rotation of the rotor 2. The locking member 6 and/or the stop 7b is in active connection with a braking body 8, which undergoes a plastic deformation when engaging the fall safety device and damps the stopping process.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有承载转子2的跌落安全装置，承载转子2支撑至少一个锁定构件6，该至少一个锁定构件6可以通过离心力移动并且如果某个转子被移动到与定子4的至少一个止动件7b接合 超过转速并阻止转子2的进一步旋转。锁定件6和/或止动件7b与制动主体8有效连接，该制动器8在接合掉落安全装置并阻止止动过程时经历塑性变形。

公开(公告)号：US20040060791A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-01

申请号：US10462735

申请日：2003-06-17

Inventor： Hideki Akiyama ,  Norihiro Kurata

IPC: F16F007/12

CPC classification number: B62J27/00 ,  B60R19/22 ,  F16F1/37 ,  F16F7/003 ,  F16F7/121 ,  F16F7/123

Abstract: To prevent a shock absorbing material mounted on a vehicle body from collapsing or being scattered under the shock at the time of a collision. The four sides of a shock absorbing material formed of a foamed material are surrounded by a bellows form cover consisting of four corrugated plates inclusive of corrugated plates. Under an external force due to collision, the bellows is folded and contracted easily, but is difficult to be deformed in the width directions. Therefore, the shock absorbing material receives the energy upon collision in its initial shape, so that the energy is absorbed substantially by the compression of the shock absorbing material. Accordingly, it suffices to design a set load for the shock absorbing material by taking into account only the shock absorbing material, so that it is easy to design the shape, material and the like of the shock absorbing material.

Abstract translation: 为了防止在碰撞时在冲击下安装在车体上的减震材料塌陷或散落。 由泡沫材料形成的减震材料的四个侧面由包括波纹板的四个瓦楞板组成的波纹管形式的盖子围绕。 在由于碰撞引起的外力下，波纹管容易折叠和收缩，但是在宽度方向上难以变形。 因此，冲击吸收材料在其初始形状下接收碰撞时的能量，使得能量被吸收材料的压缩基本上被吸收。 因此，通过仅考虑减震材料来设计冲击吸收材料的设定载荷就足够了，因此易于设计冲击吸收材料的形状，材料等。

公开(公告)号：US20040011615A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-22

申请号：US10443660

申请日：2003-05-22

Inventor： Malcolm H. Ray ,  Chuck A. Plaxico

IPC: F16F007/12

CPC classification number: E01F15/146 ,  F16F7/123

Abstract: Tunable pull-through energy attenuator and decelerator devices is disclosed which provide for variable force-time profiles, deceleration and kinetic energy attenuation of moving objects so as to prevent damage or injury to impacting objects, vehicles or persons. The device employs either consumable inelastic or reusable, viscoelastic deforming elements, such as tubes, rods, plates or strips, which absorb substantial amounts of energy through repeated inelastic or viscoelastic deformation when the deforming element is pulled-through a tunable array of rigid pins having a variety of configurations and settings. The disclosed devices provide for variable force-time profiles which control the cumulative deformation and thereby the amount of energy absorbed and rate of deceleration of impacting objects. The device may be readily adapted and deployed as highway vehicle guardrails, road barriers or crash cushions for frontal and side impacts and as load attenuators for crash-resistant aircraft seats, spacecraft landing pods, crash-resistant aircraft landing gear, aircraft and vehicle passenger restraint harnesses, cargo tie-downs, vehicle bumpers and collapsible vehicle steering columns.

Abstract translation: 公开了可调谐的穿通能量衰减器和减速器装置，其提供可移动物体的可变的力 - 时间曲线，减速度和动能衰减，以防止对物体，车辆或人员的撞击造成的损坏或伤害。 该装置采用消耗性非弹性或可重复使用的粘弹性变形元件，例如管，棒，板或条，其通过重复的非弹性或粘弹性变形吸收大量的能量，当变形元件被拉动穿过可调谐阵列的刚性销时， 各种配置和设置。 所公开的装置提供可变的力 - 时间曲线，其控制累积变形，从而控制吸收的能量的量和冲击物体的减速率。 该装置可以容易地适应和部署为用于正面和侧面碰撞的高速公路车辆护栏，道路障碍物或碰撞缓冲器，以及用于防撞飞机座椅，航天器着陆荚，防撞飞机起落架，飞机和车辆乘客约束的负载衰减器 吊带，货物捆绑，车辆保险杠和可折叠车辆转向柱。