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7360822 Modular energy absorber and method for configuring same  
A modular energy absorber 10 that is tunable. It comprises one or more energy absorbing modules 12 . The energy absorbing modules have means for coordinating energy absorbing units 16 of the...
7228723 Bumper impact-testing device  
Standardized bumper testing includes a barrier adapted for testing vehicle bumper impact strength and engagement. The present improvement includes first and/or second thermoformed components...
7222897 Method of constructing bumper incorporating thermoformed energy absorber  
A bumper system includes a tubular beam and a thermoformed energy absorber with crush boxes formed into a base flange, such as by vacuum or thermoforming processes. The crush boxes have planar...
7163243 Bumper for pedestrian impact having thermoformed energy absorber  
A vehicle bumper system includes a beam and a thermoformed energy absorber positioned on a face of the beam. The thermoformed energy absorber has a plurality of elongated crush boxes thermoformed...
7131674 Bumper system incorporating thermoformed energy absorber  
A bumper system includes a tubular beam and a thermoformed energy absorber with crush boxes formed into a base flange, such as by vacuum or thermal forming processes. The crush boxes have planar...
7036844 Bumper airbag with multiple chambers  
A multi-chambered bumper airbag for deployment from the bumper of a vehicle in the event of a collision with another vehicle is provided. The airbag comprises a main inflatable portion that, when...
6923483 Bumper airbag and system  
An airbag ( 10 ) for mounting in the bumper ( 18 ) of a motor vehicle ( 12 ) is provided. The airbag can have an up-side-down “L” shape or a cylindrical shape. Further, multiple bags can be...
6679967 Method for making a modular energy-absorbing assembly  
A method is provided for making an energy-absorbing assembly for decelerating an object that impacts the assembly. The assembly comprises a base and at least energy-absorbing module associated...
6454326 Device for protecting a vehicle against impact  
A device for protecting a vehicle against impact, the device comprising an inflatable element presenting, once inflated, a bearing surface in contact with the region of the vehicle to be protected,...
6443513 Cup bumper absorber  
An energy absorbing device is formed of natural or synthetic resin material or composite material, wherein energy absorption is provided by a plurality of cup-shaped cells having a thin-walled...
6416093 Energy absorption, rotation and redirection system for use with racing vehicles and a surrounding barrier  
An energy absorption, rotation and redirection system for use with a vehicle traveling astride a barrier, the vehicle including a front end with a bumper and first and second sides. The system...
EP1136326A1 Impact protection device for a vehicle  
The inflatable cushion (1), fastened to the front of a vehicle (5) such as a tram and inflated by automatic or driver control, has a thrust surface (7) in contact with the vehicle and an impact...
6270130 Air bumper  
A bumper has a bumper frame and an inflatable bladder, which is mounted to the bumper frame to extend exteriorly of the bumper frame. Fluid flow ports extend from the inflatable bladder, in fluid...
6126214 Air bumper  
A bumper has a bumper frame and an inflatable bladder, which is mounted to the bumper frame to extend exteriorly of the bumper frame. Fluid flow ports extend from the inflatable bladder, in fluid...
6056336 Air bag with internal shock absorber  
An external air bag assembly for mounting in a cavity in a bumper of a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes an air bag and deployable shock-absorbing bumper assembly contained within the air...
5678885 Vehicle body construction  
A vehicle body includes a collapsible nose at the front. Behind the collapsible nose is a motor compartment, and behind the motor compartment is a luggage compartment. The passenger compartment is...
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