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Trailer underride crash guard

  • US 6,116,667 A
  • Filed: 01/08/1999
  • Issued: 09/12/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/09/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An crash bumper comprising:

  • a.) a first horizontal member;

    b.) a vertical member attached to said first horizontal member in a substantially vertical direction to support said first horizontal member;

    c.) a knee joint apparatus for supporting said vertical member to a frame;

    d.) a second horizontal member operatively connected between said knee joint and a brake plate such that rotation of the knee joint from movement of the first horizontal member transfers the movement to said brake plate through said knee joint;

    e.) and a brake plate housing affixed to said brake plate in a fashion to provide resistance to movement of said brake plate.

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