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A container formed with a plurality of faces. An energy absorbing material is within the container. A plate is located within the container. An elongated member having a proximate end and a distal end is located with the proximate end of the elongated member proximate to the plate. A first bumper is

A container formed with a plurality of faces. An energy absorbing material is within the container. A plate is located within the container. An elongated member having a proximate end and a distal end is located with the proximate end of the elongated member proximate to the plate. A first bumper is integral with the distal end of the elongated member. A first engagement mechanism is proximate to the plate, wherein the engagement mechanism has a first position that fixes the plate to the elongated member and a second position that uncouples the plate from the elongated member. A first sensor is located to quantify a collision force on said first bumper. The sensor communicates with the first engagement mechanism whereby the position of the engagement mechanism is dependent on a quantity of the collision force sensed.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. An energy absorbing system, comprising:a container formed with a plurality of faces;an energy absorbing material within the container;an elongated member wherein the elongated member has a length dimension substantially greater than a height dimension and a width dimension, th

What is claimed is: 1. An energy absorbing system, comprising:a container formed with a plurality of faces;an energy absorbing material within the container;an elongated member wherein the elongated member has a length dimension substantially greater than a height dimension and a width dimension, the elongated member having a proximate end and a distal end, the proximate end of the elongated member proximate to a plate;the plate located within the container, the plate proximate and approximately perpendicular to the proximate end of the elongated member, said plate positioned to compress the energy absorbing material;a first bumper proximate to the distal end of the elongated member;a first engagement mechanism proximate to the plate, wherein the engagement mechanism has a first position that fixes the plate to the elongated member and a second position that uncouples the plate from the elongated member; anda first sensor located to quantify a collision force on said first bumper, the sensor in communication with the first engagement mechanism whereby the position of the engagement mechanism is dependent on a quantity of the collision force sensed.a second plate located within the container;a second elongated member having a proximate end and a distal end, the proximate end of the second elongated member integral with the second plate; andthe first bumper proximate to the distal end of the second elongated member.