A supplemental energy absorber is provided for a vehicle having a hood subjectable to an external force event and a body structure including a primary hood stop. The supplemental energy absorber includes a spring portion and a resilient portion. The spring portion is attachable to the body structure. The resilient portion is attached to the spring portion. The supplemental energy absorber is configured to cooperate with the hood and the primary hood stop to supplement energy absorption during the external force event.


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    Title :

    ENERGY ABSORBER FOR A VEHICLE HOOD


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-02-11


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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