A High Energy Level Pneumatic Energy Absorbing Bumper 730029
A new concept in pneumatic energy absorbing bumper systems for motor vehicles has been developed, the dynamic testing of which demonstrates considerable promise in dissipating large blocks of energy in an accident situation. Having a flexible front section molded from a castable elastomer, the pressurized system is equipped with relief valves that open at a predetermined pressure during collision, thus dissipating energy.
Citation: Gieck, J., Weitzenhof, D., and Merz, E., "A High Energy Level Pneumatic Energy Absorbing Bumper," SAE Technical Paper 730029, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730029. Download Citation
Author(s):
Jack E. Gieck, David A. Weitzenhof, Ernest J. Merz
Affiliated:
The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., Safety Consultants
Pages: 11
Event:
1973 International Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1973 Transactions-V82-A
Related Topics:
Valves
Elastomers
Pressure
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