Fixation leg for a vehicle interior panel and method of manufacturing same
US10836439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/006
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fixation leg for a vehicle interior panel includes an impact energy absorption region having one or more partial or complete perforations. Each one of the perforations may be formed by laser ablating material from the fixation leg at the impact energy absorption region. The impact energy absorption region is weakened due to the partial or complete perforations such that upon impact with the vehicle interior panel, the fixation leg can break and absorb some of the impact energy. In one embodiment, the fixation leg attaches a substrate of a vehicle instrument panel to a structural crossmember.
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