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Steel Cable Bumper Decelerator
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Abstract
A new concept in bumper energy absorption is presented in which the longitudinal impact energy is absorbed transverse to the vehicle. A disc brake actuated by steel cables under tension dissipates the energy as frictional heat. The adaptability of the system to various deceleration rates and/or vehicle weights is presented along with test results.