ENERGY ABSORBER
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1. An energy absorber, comprising:
- a base;
a weakened portion in the base, the weakened portion being arranged in a spiral configuration;
a mounting aperture in the base proximate an outer portion of the spiral configuration; and
a connecting aperture in the base proximate a center of the spiral configuration.
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Abstract
An energy absorber comprises a base having a weakened portion, a mounting aperture, and a connecting aperture. An energy absorber assembly includes the energy absorber, an anchor member extending through the connecting aperture, a mounting bracket including an aperture, and a fastener extending through the aperture of the mounting bracket and the mounting aperture of the energy absorber.
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1. An energy absorber, comprising:
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a base; a weakened portion in the base, the weakened portion being arranged in a spiral configuration; a mounting aperture in the base proximate an outer portion of the spiral configuration; and a connecting aperture in the base proximate a center of the spiral configuration. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An energy absorber, comprising:
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a base having a weakened portion, a mounting aperture, and a connecting aperture; an anchor member extending through the connecting aperture; a mounting bracket including an aperture; and a fastener extending through the aperture of the mounting bracket and the mounting aperture of the energy absorber. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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