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Metal-shearing energy absorberDevice, consisting of tongue of thin aluminum alloy strip, pull tab, slotted steel plate which serves as cutter, and steel buckle, absorbs mechanical energy when its ends are subjected to tensile loading. Device is applicable as auxiliary shock absorbing anchor for automobile and airplane safety belts.
Document ID
19710000500
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Fay, R. J.
(DENVER UNIV.)
Wittrock, E. P.
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1971
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
HQN-10638
Report Number: HQN-10638
Accession Number
71B10503
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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