IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0199221
(2008-08-27)
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등록번호 |
US-7695018
(2010-05-20)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
1 인용 특허 :
55 |
초록
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A system for absorbing impact energy includes a container formed with a plurality of faces. An energy absorbing material is substantially contained within the container. A first elongated member has a proximate end and a distal end. The proximate end is proximate and approximately perpendicular to a
A system for absorbing impact energy includes a container formed with a plurality of faces. An energy absorbing material is substantially contained within the container. A first elongated member has a proximate end and a distal end. The proximate end is proximate and approximately perpendicular to a first face of the container. A long axis of the first elongated member intersects the first face. A first bumper is connected to the distal end of the first elongated member. A second elongated member has a proximate end and a distal end. The proximate end is proximate and approximately perpendicular to a second face of the container. A long axis of the second elongated member intersects the second face. The second elongated member is approximately perpendicular to the first elongated member. A second bumper connected to the distal end of the second elongated member.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of absorbing impact energy, the method comprising the steps of: receiving an impact force at a first bumper connected to a distal end of a first elongated member, the first elongated member having a proximate end proximate to a first face of a container; translating
What is claimed is: 1. A method of absorbing impact energy, the method comprising the steps of: receiving an impact force at a first bumper connected to a distal end of a first elongated member, the first elongated member having a proximate end proximate to a first face of a container; translating the impact force, at least partially, from the first bumper, through the first elongated member to the container, providing a second elongated member having a proximate end and a distal end, the proximate end proximate and approximately perpendicular to a second face of the container and the distal end connected to a second bumper, wherein a long axis of the second elongated member intersects the second face, wherein the second elongated member is approximately perpendicular to the first elongated member; and absorbing at least a portion of the impact force with an energy absorbing material substantially contained within the container. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of translating the impact force further comprises compressing the energy absorbing material with a piston connected to the first elongated member. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of extending the first bumper connected to the first elongated member a material distance from a vehicle, wherein the container is connected to the vehicle. 4. The method of claim 1, further comprising restraining an initial movement of the first elongated member, relative to receiving the impact force, with at least one breakable bolt. 5. The method of claim 1, further comprising translating the impact force to both the container and a second container. 6. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of enlarging a distance between a front axle and a rear axle by moving the second elongated member. 7. The method of claim 6, further comprising the step of initiating a motor to move a gear that moves the second elongated member. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the first bumper further comprises a side bumper. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising the step of retracting the side bumper. 10. The method of claim 8, further comprising the step of retracting the side bumper into a recessed cavity. 11. The method of claim 8, further comprising illuminating the side bumper. 12. The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of: extending the first bumper connected to the first elongated member a material distance from a vehicle, wherein the container is connected to the vehicle and wherein the first elongated member remains proximate to the container; locking the first elongated member into a fixed position relative to the container. 13. The method of claim 1, wherein the first face is substantially perpendicular to the second face. 14. A method of absorbing impact energy, the method comprising the steps of: receiving an impact force at a first bumper connected to a distal end of a first elongated member, the first elongated member having a proximate end proximate to a first face of a container; translating the impact force, at least partially, from the first bumper, through the first elongated member to the container, providing a second elongated member having a proximate end and a distal end, the proximate end proximate and approximately perpendicular to a second face of the container and the distal end connected to a second bumper, wherein a long axis of the second elongated member intersects the second face, wherein the second elongated member is approximately perpendicular to the first elongated member; absorbing at least a portion of the impact force with an energy absorbing material substantially contained within the container; translating the impact force further comprises the step of pressing a piston into the energy absorbing material, wherein the piston is connected to the first elongated member; and sliding the first elongated member relative to the piston. 15. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of breaking at least one breakable bolt restraining mobility of the first elongated member with the impact force. 16. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of receiving an impact force further comprises receiving the impact force at a plurality of first elongated members partially enclosed within the container, wherein the first elongated members are parallel. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the first elongated members are connected to at least one side bumper. 18. The method of claim 16, further comprising the step of moving the first elongated members to extend the first bumper attached to the elongated members, wherein the elongated members move in approximate unison. 19. A method of absorbing impact energy, the method comprising the steps of: receiving an impact force at a first elongated member partially enclosed within a container formed with a plurality of walls; translating the impact force, at least partially, from the first elongated member to the container, providing a second elongated member partially enclosed within the container and extending therefrom, wherein the second elongated member is approximately perpendicular tote first elongated member; and absorbing at least a portion of the impact force with an energy absorbing material substantially contained within the container. 20. The method of claim 19, further comprising the steps of: extending a first bumper connected to the first elongated member a material distance from a vehicle, wherein the container is connected to the vehicle and wherein the first elongated member remains at least partially within the container; locking the first elongated member into a fixed position relative to the container.
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