Abstract: A force absorbing column protector device is disclosed. The force absorbing column protector has a plurality of surfaces adjacent a structure to be protected from an external force encountering the structure. At least one of the surfaces has spring assemblies positioned intermediate one surface and the structure. Two of the surfaces are arranged sloping from opposite ends of the structure. It is the combination of the sloping surfaces and the spring assemblies that provide a measure of protection to a column. Some or all of the spring assemblies may be of a color that indicates a characteristic of the force absorbing column protector device.

Abstract: The force protector for a structure has a plurality of surfaces adjacent a structure to be protected from an external force encountering the structure. At least one of said surfaces has spring means positioned intermediate said one surface and said structure. Two of said plurality of surfaces arranged sloping from opposite ends of said one surface in order to deflect at least partially such an external force, and these springs will absorb at least partially said force. It is this combination of the sloping surfaces and the resilient means that provide a maximum protection.