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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 01, 2009
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2007
Richard Francois Audi, Dearborn, MI (US);
Ryan Johnson Brooks, Allen Park, MI (US);
Joel Matthew Cormier, Ferndale, MI (US);
Donald Scott Smith, Commerce Township, MI (US);
Michael Anthony Rossi, Grosse Ile, MI (US);
Richard Francois Audi, Dearborn, MI (US);
Ryan Johnson Brooks, Allen Park, MI (US);
Joel Matthew Cormier, Ferndale, MI (US);
Donald Scott Smith, Commerce Township, MI (US);
Michael Anthony Rossi, Grosse Ile, MI (US);
Oakwood Energy Management, Inc., Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A modular energy absorberthat is tunable. It comprises one or more energy absorbing modules. The energy absorbing moduleshave means for coordinatingenergy absorbing unitsof the one or more modules. The meansfor coordinating position and support the unitsin relation to each other before and during relative motion between an incident object and the energy absorber. The unitsare provided with an upper perimeter, a lower perimeterand an intermediate wallwith stiffening maleor femaleribs. A method for configuring and for making the modular energy absorber are also disclosed.