Patent ID: 6129326
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: B32B,F16B,F16F,F16M,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An energy absorbing assembly, comprising:a first component having upper and lower surfaces defining an opening therethrough;a second component having an upper surface defining an opening extending therein, the opening in the first component being positioned coaxially with the opening in the second component;a first metallic member having substantially planar upper and lower surfaces defining an opening therethrough, the upper surface of the first member being seated against the lower surface of the first component with the opening of the first member coaxial with the opening of the first component;a second metallic member disposed between the first member and the second component and having upper and lower surfaces defining an opening therethrough with a first predetermined portion of the upper surface of the second member diverging outwardly toward the lower surface of the second member, a second portion of the upper surface of the second member being seated against the lower surface of the first member to define a space between the lower surface of the first member and the first portion of the upper surface of the second member with the opening of the second member coaxial with the opening of the second component;a threaded fastener having a longitudinal axis, an elongated body portion extending through the openings in the first component, the first member and the second member, and into the opening within the second component, and a head portion seated against the upper surface of the first component; anda cured adhesive disposed within and substantially fillingthe space between the lower surface of the first member and the first portion of the upper surface of the second member.