Abstract Apparatus for absorbing the energy of the impact of a collision of an automobile. The apparatus consists of an impact-energy absorbing material such as a plastic foam which may be molded in one piece for disposition in the trunk of the automobile. Preferably, the automobile is of the type having a rear engine and a front trunk into which the gasoline tank usually extends. The monolithic, molded foam may be cut into several sections, preferably three to facilitate insertion of the material into the trunk. Such a material has the advantages of reducing injuries due to collisions as well as reducing the cost of repair. It provides flotation, acoustic damping, and may be fire retardant to reduce even further the danger of fire if rupturing of the gas tank does occur in spite of the added impact protection. The plastic foam may be so arranged that it transmits the force of a front impact toward the side walls of the trunk which usually are stronger than the fire wall.
Inventors
👤 B Piere
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-10-31 23:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
An automobile impact absorption device adapted to be inserted into the empty trunk of an automobile, said device comprising: an impact-energy absorbent, plastic foam material which substantially fills the entire trunk space of an automobile and surrounds the gasoline tank thereof; said plastic foam material consisting of three sections, the central section being broad at the access portion of the trunk and converging substantially to a point at the opposite portion of the trunk whereby the energy of an impact is distributed toward the side walls of the trunk.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
An automobile impact absorption device adapted to be inserted into the empty trunk of an automobile, said device comprising: an impact-energy absorbent, plastic foam material which substantially fills the entire trunk space of an automobile and surrounds the gasoline tank thereof; said plastic foam material consisting of three sections, the central section being broad at the access portion of the trunk and converging substantially to a point at the opposite portion of the trunk whereby the energy of an impact is distributed toward the side walls of the trunk.