GB2357565B - Energy absorber - Google Patents

Energy absorber

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Publication number
GB2357565B
GB2357565B GB0027665A GB0027665A GB2357565B GB 2357565 B GB2357565 B GB 2357565B GB 0027665 A GB0027665 A GB 0027665A GB 0027665 A GB0027665 A GB 0027665A GB 2357565 B GB2357565 B GB 2357565B
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Prior art keywords
energy absorber
absorber
energy
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Expired - Lifetime
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GB0027665A
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GB2357565A (en
GB0027665D0 (en
Inventor
Julian Renton
Peter Nott
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Latchways PLC
Keyguard Ltd
Original Assignee
Latchways PLC
Keyguard Ltd
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Priority claimed from GB9930232A external-priority patent/GB2357563B/en
Application filed by Latchways PLC, Keyguard Ltd filed Critical Latchways PLC
Priority to AU22000/01A priority Critical patent/AU2200001A/en
Priority to US10/168,259 priority patent/US6918464B2/en
Priority to EP00985590A priority patent/EP1248917B1/en
Priority to ES00985590T priority patent/ES2283338T3/en
Priority to PCT/GB2000/004839 priority patent/WO2001046601A1/en
Priority to DE60033968T priority patent/DE60033968T2/en
Priority to CA002395224A priority patent/CA2395224C/en
Priority to AT00985590T priority patent/ATE356946T1/en
Publication of GB0027665D0 publication Critical patent/GB0027665D0/en
Publication of GB2357565A publication Critical patent/GB2357565A/en
Publication of GB2357565B publication Critical patent/GB2357565B/en
Application granted granted Critical
Priority to AU2005201984A priority patent/AU2005201984B2/en
Priority to US11/155,234 priority patent/US7188704B2/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • 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
    • F16F7/128—Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members characterised by the members, e.g. a flat strap, yielding through stretching, pulling apart
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B35/00—Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
    • A62B35/04—Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
  • Emergency Management (AREA)
  • Vibration Dampers (AREA)
GB0027665A 1999-12-21 2000-11-13 Energy absorber Expired - Lifetime GB2357565B (en)

Priority Applications (10)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA002395224A CA2395224C (en) 1999-12-21 2000-12-15 Energy absorber
AT00985590T ATE356946T1 (en) 1999-12-21 2000-12-15 ENERGY ABSORBER
EP00985590A EP1248917B1 (en) 1999-12-21 2000-12-15 Energy absorber
ES00985590T ES2283338T3 (en) 1999-12-21 2000-12-15 ENERGY ABSORBER.
PCT/GB2000/004839 WO2001046601A1 (en) 1999-12-21 2000-12-15 Energy absorber
DE60033968T DE60033968T2 (en) 1999-12-21 2000-12-15 ENERGY ABSORBER
AU22000/01A AU2200001A (en) 1999-12-21 2000-12-15 Energy absorber
US10/168,259 US6918464B2 (en) 1999-12-21 2000-12-15 Energy absorber
AU2005201984A AU2005201984B2 (en) 1999-12-21 2005-05-11 Energy Absorber
US11/155,234 US7188704B2 (en) 1999-12-21 2005-06-17 Energy absorber

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9930232A GB2357563B (en) 1999-12-21 1999-12-21 Energy absorber
GB0005252A GB2357564B (en) 1999-12-21 2000-03-03 Energy absorber

Publications (3)

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GB0027665D0 GB0027665D0 (en) 2000-12-27
GB2357565A GB2357565A (en) 2001-06-27
GB2357565B true GB2357565B (en) 2003-08-06

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GB0027665A Expired - Lifetime GB2357565B (en) 1999-12-21 2000-11-13 Energy absorber

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Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1060974A (en) * 1963-03-06 1967-03-08 Hans Von Ubisch Improvements in or relating to seat safety belt shockabsorbers
GB1186332A (en) * 1967-12-29 1970-04-02 Zelm Associates Inc Van Cargo Tie-Down Apparatus
US3680913A (en) * 1968-09-06 1972-08-01 Rolf Seybold Attachment device for a retaining belt
US4358136A (en) * 1979-11-30 1982-11-09 Nippon Soken, Inc. Energy absorbing device for use with vehicular seat belt
EP0252031A1 (en) * 1986-07-04 1988-01-07 Firgat S.r.l. Energy-absorption device
US4978139A (en) * 1988-12-20 1990-12-18 Mercedes-Benz Ag Energy absorbing device for safety belts of motor vehicles
US5799760A (en) * 1994-04-28 1998-09-01 Small; Gregory E. Energy absorbing device
US5913538A (en) * 1996-08-22 1999-06-22 Trw Occupant Restraint Systems Gmbh Force limiter for a safety belt system
EP0949136A1 (en) * 1998-03-03 1999-10-13 Lemforder Nacam S.A. Energy absorbing device with double winding for a steering column of a motor vehicle

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1060974A (en) * 1963-03-06 1967-03-08 Hans Von Ubisch Improvements in or relating to seat safety belt shockabsorbers
GB1186332A (en) * 1967-12-29 1970-04-02 Zelm Associates Inc Van Cargo Tie-Down Apparatus
US3680913A (en) * 1968-09-06 1972-08-01 Rolf Seybold Attachment device for a retaining belt
US4358136A (en) * 1979-11-30 1982-11-09 Nippon Soken, Inc. Energy absorbing device for use with vehicular seat belt
EP0252031A1 (en) * 1986-07-04 1988-01-07 Firgat S.r.l. Energy-absorption device
US4978139A (en) * 1988-12-20 1990-12-18 Mercedes-Benz Ag Energy absorbing device for safety belts of motor vehicles
US5799760A (en) * 1994-04-28 1998-09-01 Small; Gregory E. Energy absorbing device
US5913538A (en) * 1996-08-22 1999-06-22 Trw Occupant Restraint Systems Gmbh Force limiter for a safety belt system
EP0949136A1 (en) * 1998-03-03 1999-10-13 Lemforder Nacam S.A. Energy absorbing device with double winding for a steering column of a motor vehicle

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GB0027665D0 (en) 2000-12-27

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PE20 Patent expired after termination of 20 years

Expiry date: 20201112