Patent ID: 7059590
Filing Date: 2006-06-13
Classification: E01F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An energy absorbing assembly comprising: at least two energy absorbing members extending substantially parallel to one another; each energy absorbing member having a first end and a second end spaced from each other; each second end operable for attachment to a traffic barrier; a plurality of support posts coupled to and supporting the energy absorbing members; the first end of the at least two energy absorbing members securely attached with one of the support posts proximate a first end of the energy absorbing assembly; the respective first end of the at least two energy absorbing members spaced laterally from each other; an impact assembly operable to transfer forces from a floor structure of a vehicle to each energy absorbing member; the impact assembly securely engaged with a lower portion of only the one support post and securely engaged with a bottom portion of the two energy absorbing members attached with the one support post; and the impact assembly including a generally rectangular metal sheet having an opening formed therein and sized to receive the one support post.