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Vehicle body decelerator I
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1974-09-09
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Granted: 1975-12-23
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Expires: 1994-09-09
Abstract
Abstract An automotive vehicle assembly which includes a body and a supporting frame with energy absorbing means interconnecting the body and the frame to absorb energy during movement of the body relative to the frame during a collision, or the like. More specifically, the energy absorbing means includes a rod-like member extending through an anvil and having an enlarged cross section and a bend downstream of the anvil and connected to the vehicle body upstream of the anvil whereby upon movement of the body relative to the frame, the rod is pulled through the anvil to remove the bend to absorb energy and decelerate the movement of the body relative to the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald R Winslow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G99/00; B60G99/004; F; F16; F16F; F16F7/00; F16F7/12; F16F7/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An automotive vehicle assembly comprising: a body, a supporting frame, a block of elastomeric material supporting said body on said frame, a rod and anvil interconnecting said body and said frame to urge said body against said block and said block against said frame whereby said block may absorb energy as said body and said frame move toward one another, said rod extending through said anvil to a free terminal end downstream of said anvil, said rod having an enlarged cross section downstream of said anvil, said rod having a bend therein downstream of said anvil, the end of said rod opposite to said free end and upstream of said anvil having a retaining nut threadedly disposed thereon to place said rod in tension between said retaining nut and said anvil to urge said body against said block and said block against said frame so that said rod will be pulled through said anvil to absorb energy as a result of a force moving said body away from said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An automotive vehicle assembly comprising: a body, a supporting frame, a block of elastomeric material supporting said body on said frame, a rod and anvil interconnecting said body and said frame to urge said body against said block and said block against said frame whereby said block may absorb energy as said body and said frame move toward one another, said rod extending through said anvil to a free terminal end downstream of said anvil, said rod having an enlarged cross section downstream of said anvil, said rod having a bend therein downstream of said anvil, the end of said rod opposite to said free end and upstream of said anvil having a retaining nut threadedly disposed thereon to place said rod in tension between said retaining nut and said anvil to urge said body against said block and said block against said frame so that said rod will be pulled through said anvil to absorb energy as a result of a force moving said body away from said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said anvil is annular and surrounds said rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said anvil is made of a harder material than said rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3 wherein said free terminal end of said rod is larger than the opening in said anvil for defining a stop for limiting movement of said body away from said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said anvil is supported by said frame and said rod is attached to said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said block surrounds said rod between said frame and said body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said rod has a circular cross section and including abutment means interconnecting said rod and said anvil and being urged thereagainst as said rod is placed in tension by said retaining nut.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 including an anvil retainer having a cavity in which said anvil is disposed, a snap ring engaging said retainer in said cavity for retaining said anvil in said cavity.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-22 | 1979-06-23 | 1979-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-22 | 1983-06-23 | 1983-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-22 | 1987-06-23 | 1987-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |