GB1464031A - Energy absorbing panel structure for protecting vehicle - Google Patents

Energy absorbing panel structure for protecting vehicle

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GB1464031A
GB1464031A GB3310074A GB3310074A GB1464031A GB 1464031 A GB1464031 A GB 1464031A GB 3310074 A GB3310074 A GB 3310074A GB 3310074 A GB3310074 A GB 3310074A GB 1464031 A GB1464031 A GB 1464031A
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sheet
panel
energy absorbing
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sheets
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Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D21/00—Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted
    • B62D21/15—Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/04—Padded linings for the vehicle interior ; Energy absorbing structures associated with padded or non-padded linings
    • B60R21/045—Padded linings for the vehicle interior ; Energy absorbing structures associated with padded or non-padded linings associated with the instrument panel or dashboard
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16F—SPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION
    • F16F7/00—Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers
    • F16F7/12—Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members
    • F16F7/121—Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members the members having a cellular, e.g. honeycomb, structure

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
  • Vibration Dampers (AREA)
  • Emergency Lowering Means (AREA)
  • Automotive Seat Belt Assembly (AREA)
GB3310074A 1973-08-24 1974-07-26 Energy absorbing panel structure for protecting vehicle Expired GB1464031A (en)

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JP1973099229U JPS5422866Y2 (US07608600-20091027-C00054.png) 1973-08-24 1973-08-24

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US (1) US3930665A (US07608600-20091027-C00054.png)
JP (1) JPS5422866Y2 (US07608600-20091027-C00054.png)
CA (1) CA1022207A (US07608600-20091027-C00054.png)
DE (1) DE2439916A1 (US07608600-20091027-C00054.png)
GB (1) GB1464031A (US07608600-20091027-C00054.png)

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PS Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949]
746 Register noted 'licences of right' (sect. 46/1977)
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee