Patent ID: 9302638
Filing Date: 2016-04-05
CPC Classification: B60R

Claim Text:
1. An energy absorbing assembly, comprising: a support structure having a first wall and an outer wall that extend in an x direction from a first end to a second end; energy absorber that extends across the first wall of the support structure, the energy absorber comprising a plurality of crushable members configured to crush and absorb energy upon impact, first crash can; and second crash can, wherein the first and second crash cans extend from the first and second ends of the support structure; wherein the energy absorbing assembly is an in situ formed single element, and wherein the energy absorber extends in the x direction across the first crash can, the support structure, and the second crash can; and wherein the first and second crash cans comprise a back face with a cavity open from the back face, wherein the cavity converges toward a front face.