18539479. ENERGY ABSORBER simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
ENERGY ABSORBER
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Kouichirou Ueno of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Takuya Inoue of Nagoya-shi (JP)
ENERGY ABSORBER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18539479 titled 'ENERGY ABSORBER
The energy absorber described in the patent application is a component made of resin that is integrated into the metal structure of a vehicle. This energy absorber features multiple units attached to the main body, each with an opening on the outer side of the vehicle's width.
- The body portion of the energy absorber is made of resin and is enclosed within the metal structure of a vehicle.
- Multiple energy absorbers are attached to the body portion, each with an opening on the outer side of the vehicle's width.
- A cell within the energy absorber has a downward slope of three degrees or more from one end to the other when viewed from the rear side of the vehicle.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle safety features - Transportation industry for impact protection in various vehicles
Problems Solved: - Enhanced energy absorption during collisions - Improved vehicle safety standards
Benefits: - Increased vehicle safety - Enhanced impact protection - Improved overall vehicle performance
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Energy Absorber Technology for Enhanced Vehicle Safety" This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry to improve vehicle safety standards and enhance impact protection, potentially leading to increased market demand for vehicles equipped with this innovative energy absorber technology.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the energy absorber improve vehicle safety during collisions? - The energy absorber enhances impact protection by efficiently absorbing and dissipating energy during collisions, reducing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. 2. What are the key features that set this energy absorber apart from traditional designs? - This energy absorber features a unique cell structure with a downward slope, optimizing energy absorption and impact protection in vehicles.
Original Abstract Submitted
The energy absorber includes a body portion that is formed of resin and is assembled into a metal closed space of a vehicle; a plurality of energy absorbers are provided on the body portion, and when the body portion is assembled to the vehicle, the energy absorber has an opening on the outside in the vehicle width direction; A cell having a lower surface having a downward slope of three degrees or more from one end on the inside in the vehicle width direction to the other end on the outside in the vehicle width direction when viewed from the rear side of the vehicle.
