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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2000
Patrick A. Leonhardt, Rocklin, CA (US);
Lincoln C. Cobb, Auburn, CA (US);
John V. Machado, Folsom, CA (US);
Michael J. Buehler, Roseville, CA (US);
Energy Absorption Systems, Inc., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A truck mounted attenuator includes an adjustable tailgate mount having a frame, and a hanger adjustably mounted to the frame such that the hanger is movable to any of a plurality of vertical positions with respect to the frame to adjust the tailgate mount for a specific truck. The hanger is shaped and configured to support the frame at the rear of the truck. A crash cushion is secured to the frame, and the crash cushion includes at least first and second bays containing respective first and second energy absorbing elements. The first and second energy absorbing elements are shorter than the respective bays by differing amounts.