Device uses friction to dissipate kinetic energy. When moving mass pushes in one direction, it offers substantial friction. Pushed in opposite direction, it offers negligible friction. Built-in spring resets for another shock-absorption cycle. Used in industrial machinery, automobile bumpers and suspensions, and parachute lanyards.
Self-Resetting Energy Absorber
NASA Tech Briefs ; 16 , 5
1992-05-01
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Self-resetting uniform energy absorption automobile collision buffering device
European Patent Office | 2023
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