Abstract: A first grille member extends from the left side of the vehicular body toward the right side. A second grille member extends from the first grille member further toward the right side. A first pivot shaft is provided at the left side of the vehicular body. The first pivot shaft extends in the top-bottom direction of the vehicular body and pivotably supports the first grille member. A second pivot shaft extends in parallel with the first pivot shaft and couples the second grille member to the first grille member so that the second grille member is pivotable with respect to the first grille member. A fan module is pivotable about a third pivot shaft provided at the left side of the vehicular body and extending in parallel with the first pivot shaft, and at least a part of the fan module is movable to an outside of the vehicular body.

Abstract: The invention provides a small-sized, light weight and low cost obstacle deflector for removing obstacles on a railway track. An obstacle deflector 30 is composed, from the front side in the running direction of the car body, of an obstacle deflection member 31 and a connecting mechanism 40, wherein the connecting mechanism 40 is composed of two connecting units disposed parallel to one another, each composed of a distribution member 33, a support member 47, an energy absorber 35 and a rod 37. The obstacle deflection member 31 is disposed along the width direction of the car body and connected rotatably via a first pin 32. The center portion in the width direction of the obstacle deflection member 31 is connected via a pin 34 to the distribution member 33, and further via support members 47 to energy absorbers 35 for absorbing impact load. The energy absorbers 35 are connected via rods 37 and second pins 38 to the lower surface 3b of an underframe.

Abstract: Device for motor vehicles designed to prevent traffic accidents or to reduce their injurious consequences. The extent of injuries in traffic accidents can be reduced significantly by employing the vehicle bumper (1) as a crumple (deformation) zone. A sensor (2) is used to record this distance from and speed relative to an obstacle in the direction of travel. When a collision is unavoidable, one end of the bumper (1) is projected outward by a propellant charge (13) so that, together with a strut (17, 22, 24), if forms a crumple zone ahead of the vehicle. The device can also be provided with a system to warn of dangerous traffic situations, and to brake the vehicle automatically or reduce its speed if the risk of a collision exists. In the case of trucks and buses, the bumper (1) may be deployed by means of a pneumatic cylinder (4) and valve (7), which are controlled by the vehicle's ordinary speedometer. The bumper remains depolyed above a certain threshold speed.

Abstract: A protective collision guard for a vehicle includes a continuous hollow member which is attached to the outside of the vehicle and which extends continuously around the outer perimeter thereof. The guard is constructed of an elastomeric material which encloses one or more elongated air chambers therein. The upper edge of the guard extends above the seating surface of the passenger seats inside the vehicle and remains below the lower edge of the access doors to the vehicle.

Abstract: A protective installation for a motor vehicle which includes a bumper mounted transversely in front of the respective vehicle end while a further outwardly projecting cross beam which is preferably padded is arranged underneath the bumper.