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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 2004
Filed:
Oct. 03, 2003
Volvo Lastvagnar AB, Göteborg, SE;
Abstract
Method and arrangement for providing an underrun protection arrangement for a vehicle ( ) having a frame ( ), an impact element ( ) arranged in a position that corresponds to an anticipated stress from a force, F, in the event of a possible collision with another vehicle ( ). At least one link element ( ) is also included that is firmly connected to the impact element ( ) and is fixed so that it can pivot in relation to the said frame ( ). An energy-absorbing element ( ) is provided that connects the impact element ( ) to the frame ( ) and which is designed to compress in the event of a pivoting movement on the part of the impact element ( ). At least one locking element ( ) is included that is designed to permit the pivoting movement only in the event of a stress acting on the impact element ( ) with a force that exceeds a predetermined limit.