Impact energy absorption system for vehicles
AssigneeADLEV S.r.l.
InventorMario Vismara
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Abstract
An impact energy absorption system for vehicles, comprising a cross member (16) housing a series of composite alveolar structures or buffers (10, 10A) which co-operate with an element (14) made of foamed plastic resin; the alveolar structure (10, 10A) is made of plastic resin preferably derived from polycarbonate and can feature a taper at at least one of the longitudinal ends where a containment element (22) can be provided.
Claims12
Impact energy absorption system for vehicles, comprising a cross member (16), positioned between at least two side members or struts (18) of the vehicle chassis, enclosing a number of composite honeycomb structures or buffers (10, 10A) assembled each with at least one element (14) in foamed plastic resin positioned inside a bumper (12) of the vehicle, in wich said honeycomb structure (10, 10A) is made of plastic resin derived from polycarbonate.
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