Patent ID: 8347775
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: F16F,F41H

Abstract:
1. An energy dissipation system for dissipating kinetic Shock energy including; an aluminum tubular member, said tubular member extending longitudnially along an axis from a first end portion to a second end portion, said tubular member having a longitudinal legnth selected at between 5 and 50 cm and a radial diameter of about 4 to 10 cm, at least one hardened cutter/deflector plate disposed adjacent to said first end portion, each cutter/deflector plate including three to five cutting blade members wherein on the occurrence of said shock energy, said cutting blades being movable longitudinally relative to said tubular member towards said second end portion, wherein longitudinal movement of the cutting blades through the tubular member cuts and/or deforms said tubular member to assist in absorbing said kinetic energy.