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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 08, 2006
Maurizio Roccato, Moncalieri, IT;
Paolo Canato, Candiolo, IT;
Maurizio Roccato, Moncalieri, IT;
Paolo Canato, Candiolo, IT;
Abstract
There is provided an impact protection structure for providing impact energy absorption at a region substantially between a first transverse strengthening member and a second substantially upright strengthening member of a road vehicle. In operation, the first and second members are disposed substantially mutually perpendicularly. The impact protection structure comprises an energy absorbing block arrangement and a cover arrangement for maintaining the absorbing block arrangement substantially in position during impact. In operation, the impact protection structure is susceptible to reducing lateral damage to the road vehicle in crash or impact situations, thereby potentially increasing passenger and driver safety.