Russian engineers have presented an anti-impact buffer device that reduces damage to vehicles and structures during collisions. The development was carried out by specialists from Tver State Technical University.
The new design is a flexible mesh base made of polymer composite with damper elements in the shape of hemispheres attached to it. Each hemisphere has a groove around its circumference, which increases the system's ability to absorb impact energy. During a collision, the device deforms, dampens the load, and reduces the degree of damage to both vehicles and infrastructure objects.
According to the university, the technology allows protective elements to be laid in several layers, which makes it possible to adjust the level of protection for specific tasks. Installation and repair of the system do not require complex equipment, which is important for operation at transport and industrial facilities.
The development has already received a patent from the Russian Federation. Scientists note that the buffer can act as an additional safety measure – for example, on bridge supports, tunnel barriers, or protective barriers along roads.
The design's peculiarity lies in the combination of the elasticity of the mesh frame and the shape of the dampers. This particular combination, according to the developers, provides high resistance to impact loads without losing the integrity of the protection itself.
Currently, specialists plan to test the device in real conditions and find industrial partners to launch mass production.
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