Patent ID: 6730386
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: B60R,F16F,Y10T

Abstract:
An energy-absorber for absorbing impact energy comprising,a moulding (4) comprising a plurality of honeycomb chambers (2), the honeycomb chambers (2), being aligned substantially in the same direction, being disposed adjacent to one another, having a polygonal cross-section, being open and extending over the entire width of said moulding, having external dimensions within the range from 1 mm to 6 mm, having a wall thickness within the range from 50 &mgr;m to 400 &mgr;m; and being uniform throughout said moulding, â€ƒwherein the moulding (4) is produced by extruding polycarbonate such that, the honeycomb chambers (2) extend in the direction of extrusion, and each honeycomb chamber is separated from an adjacent honeycomb chamber by a common wall, and further wherein said moulding has a density within the range of 30 kg/m3 to 50 kg/m3.