Assertion: fender | /r/CapableOf | comprise resilient core
Facets:
value: for absorbing energy
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: In accordance with the purpose of the invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, the fender of this invention comprises a resilient core for absorbing energy upon repeated compression having a cylindrical central portion tapering at each opposed end thereof to a truncated cone-shaped end portion and having an axial bore; a fitting secured to each end portion including a tubular central member disposed coaxially with the axial bore, an annular seat integral with one end of the central member proximate the core having a diameter greater than the central member, and an annular flange secured to the other end of the central member; flexible strength means disposed in the axial bore and the bores of the opposed central members cooperating with the flange of each fitting for interconnecting the fittings and adjustably biasing the fittings axially toward each other; and a flexible elastomeric skin enclosing the core and the central member and seat of each fitting to protect the core from wear and abrasion and to distribute impact loads evenly over the core and fittings.