Patent ID: 9038523
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: F41H

Abstract:
1. A blast absorbing flexing structure for use in absorbing blast force energy exerted on an underside of a personnel cabin of a vehicle, the structure comprising: a bottom section forming a floor of the cabin; a first side section extending from the bottom section, the first side section having a plurality of steps along a length of the side section, each of the plurality of steps vertically progressing to another step; a second side section extending from the bottom surface and opposite to the first side section, the second side section having a plurality of steps along a length of the second side section, each of the plurality of steps vertically progressing to another step; and, wherein the bottom section and side sections form an absorption component cooperatively moveable between an initial position and a blast force position to diminish the blast forces reaching an occupant of the cabin, wherein the bottom and side sections form an interior of the vehicle.