US PATENT SUBCLASS 296 / 189-- .~.~ Deformable to absorb the shock of impact

US PATENT SUBCLASS 296 / 189
.~.~ Deformable to absorb the shock of impact

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296 /	HD	LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS

1.1	DF	BODIES {42}
187	DF	.~ Body structural means {16}
189		.~.~ Deformable to absorb the shock of impact

DEFINITION

Classification: 296/189

Deformable to absorb the shock of impact:

(under subclass 187) Apparatus having means particularly constructed to change shape or position relative to other means upon impact with a foreign body and thereby absorb energy of the impact.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

280, Land Vehicles,

784, for vehicle frames having impact absorbing means.

293, Vehicle Fenders,

107+, 124, 131, 132+, and 150 for vehicle bumpers which change shape or are provided with means permitting the bumper to change its relative position with the vehicle on which it is mounted to thereby absorb energy of impact.