Patent ID: 8726424
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: A41D,A42B,F16F,F41H,G06F

Abstract:
1. An energy management structure adapted to absorb a force applied thereto, the structure comprising: a first component possessing a first compressive response profile; a second component surrounding the first component and possessing a second compressive response profile different and independent from the first compressive response profile; and a third component connecting the first component to the second component; wherein both the first and second components comprise at least one continuous wall that forms a hollow part, wherein an inner surface of the continuous wall of the second component surrounds at least a portion of an outer surface of the continuous wall of the first component and no portion of the continuous wall of the second component touches the continuous wall of the first component; wherein a recess is present between the first component and the second component and is formed by the first, second and third components; and wherein upon application of a force, the second compressive response profile of the second component is additive to the first compressive response profile of the first component to result in an overall compressive response profile of the energy management structure.