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Cellular section for shock absorption
Assignee: Saab AB
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Filing: 1975-07-01
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Granted: 1976-12-14
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Expires: 1995-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A cellular section for shock absorption having a longitudinal rear support side and a longitudinal front impact side. Between these sides there is a number of cells having their axis perpendicular to the support side. In a position between the support side and the impact side there is a longitudinal inner wall which constitutes a bottom for cells opening out backwards towards the support side and for cells opening out forwards towards the impact side. In this way each cell can stand a higher buckling load in impact, since the buckling length is reduced.
Inventors
- 👤 Stig Ivar Norlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:16
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/18; F; F16; F16F; F16F7/00; F16F7/12; F16F7/121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
In an energy absorbing vehicular bumper having an elongated support beam the improvement comprising shock absorbing means having a support side facing the beam and an impact side facing away from the beam, the shock absorbing means being in the form of a mass of semi-elastic material shaped to form a plurality of adjacent parallel open-ended cells extending transversely of the beam, each of the cells having at least one common side wall with an adjacent cell, the mass of semi-elastic material also forming an internal wall located intermediate and coextensive with the support side and the impact side of the shock-absorbing means, said internal wall constituting a common bottom wall for all of the cells whereby cells on one side of the internal wall open only at said support side and whereby cells on the other side of the internal wall open only at said impact side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
In an energy absorbing vehicular bumper having an elongated support beam the improvement comprising shock absorbing means having a support side facing the beam and an impact side facing away from the beam, the shock absorbing means being in the form of a mass of semi-elastic material shaped to form a plurality of adjacent parallel open-ended cells extending transversely of the beam, each of the cells having at least one common side wall with an adjacent cell, the mass of semi-elastic material also forming an internal wall located intermediate and coextensive with the support side and the impact side of the shock-absorbing means, said internal wall constituting a common bottom wall for all of the cells whereby cells on one side of the internal wall open only at said support side and whereby cells on the other side of the internal wall open only at said impact side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A bumper as in claim 1 wherein said internal wall is located midway between said support side and said impact side so that the cells which are open at said support side are of the same depth as the cells which are open at said impact side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A bumper as in claim 1 wherein said shock absorbing means has upper and lower concave walls formed by said semi-elastic material and extending from said support face to said impact face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A bumper as in claim 3 including ribs projecting from said upper and lower concave walls and extending parallel to said cells.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A bumper as in claim 4 wherein there are upper and lower cells formed by said semi-elastic material and wherein there are separating walls extending between said upper and lower walls, said separating walls having extensions which form said ribs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
A bumper as in claim 1 wherein said semi-elastic material is rubber.
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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) | 1979-12-14 | 1980-06-14 | 1980-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-14 | 1984-06-14 | 1984-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-14 | 1988-06-14 | 1988-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |