GB2020780B - Composite crushable energy absorber - Google Patents

Composite crushable energy absorber

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Publication number
GB2020780B
GB2020780B GB7916243A GB7916243A GB2020780B GB 2020780 B GB2020780 B GB 2020780B GB 7916243 A GB7916243 A GB 7916243A GB 7916243 A GB7916243 A GB 7916243A GB 2020780 B GB2020780 B GB 2020780B
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Prior art keywords
energy absorber
crushable energy
composite crushable
composite
absorber
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GB7916243A
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Textron Inc
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Textron Inc
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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C25/00—Alighting gear
    • B64C25/32—Alighting gear characterised by elements which contact the ground or similar surface 
    • B64C25/58—Arrangements or adaptations of shock-absorbers or springs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64C—AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS
    • B64C25/00—Alighting gear
    • B64C25/32—Alighting gear characterised by elements which contact the ground or similar surface 
    • B64C25/58—Arrangements or adaptations of shock-absorbers or springs
    • B64C25/60—Oleo legs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D25/00—Emergency apparatus or devices, not otherwise provided for
    • 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

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
  • Emergency Management (AREA)
  • Vibration Dampers (AREA)
  • Laminated Bodies (AREA)
  • Reinforced Plastic Materials (AREA)
GB7916243A 1978-05-10 1979-05-10 Composite crushable energy absorber Expired GB2020780B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

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US90438178A 1978-05-10 1978-05-10

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GB2020780A GB2020780A (en) 1979-11-21
GB2020780B true GB2020780B (en) 1983-02-02

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JP (1) JPS556078A (en)
AR (1) AR222485A1 (en)
AU (1) AU529114B2 (en)
BR (1) BR7902826A (en)
CA (1) CA1107769A (en)
DE (1) DE2918280A1 (en)
ES (1) ES253799Y (en)
FR (1) FR2425584A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2020780B (en)
IL (1) IL57223A0 (en)

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GB2020780A (en) 1979-11-21
JPS6349097B2 (en) 1988-10-03
FR2425584B1 (en) 1985-05-17
FR2425584A1 (en) 1979-12-07
DE2918280C2 (en) 1992-04-09
AR222485A1 (en) 1981-05-29
JPS556078A (en) 1980-01-17
AU529114B2 (en) 1983-05-26
ES253799U (en) 1981-04-01
AU4670679A (en) 1979-11-15
ES253799Y (en) 1981-10-16
IL57223A0 (en) 1979-09-30
DE2918280A1 (en) 1979-11-22
BR7902826A (en) 1979-11-27
CA1107769A (en) 1981-08-25

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