NASA NTRS · 19920000318
Self-Resetting Energy Absorber
Abstract
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.
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De La Fuente, Horacio M., Nagy, Kornel, Wesselski, Clarence J.. 1992-05-01. Self-Resetting Energy Absorber. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920000318
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