US3744818A
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Energy absorbing fastener structures
Assignee: Oregon Tool Inc
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Filing: 1971-08-26
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-08-26
Abstract
Abstract Padded panels are mounted in the dashboard areas of vehicles by energy absorbing fastener units. Split clamp dies swage wire fasteners when closed and draw the wire fasteners to absorb energy of impact. Another fastener structure includes an externally threaded nut and a washer-like die on a drawable rod. Another fastening structure includes a headed nut and a washerlike die on a drawable rod.
Inventors
- 👤 G Sandberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
In an energy absorbing buffer panel structure, a vehicle body structure having dash panel frame means, panel means, and energy absorbing fastener means operatively connecting the panel means to the frame means and including a plurality of dies secured to the panel means and a plurality of drawable rods secured to the frame means, said rods being operatively connected to said dies, each and having a threaded end portion, the frame means having tapped bores receiving the threaded end portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
In an energy absorbing buffer panel structure, a vehicle body structure having dash panel frame means, panel means, and energy absorbing fastener means operatively connecting the panel means to the frame means and including a plurality of dies secured to the panel means and a plurality of drawable rods secured to the frame means, said rods being operatively connected to said dies, each and having a threaded end portion, the frame means having tapped bores receiving the threaded end portions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |