Energy absorbing vehicle trim with airbag
US6142506A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0435
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle trim system for an automotive vehicle with a side airbag provides energy absorption for conditions not requiring side airbag deployment. The system has an inflatable restraint mounted on an interior facing surface of an interior body structure, such as an A-pillar or roof rail, and an energy absorbing member spaceably mounted therefrom defining a first cavity having a first section containing the inflatable restraint and a second section spaced from an innermost surface of the vehicle body structure. A trim piece is spaceably mounted to the energy absorbing member and cooperative therewith to move from a covering position covering the inflatable restraint when in an uninflated state to a deployed position so as to partially deflect from the vehicle body structure to allow the inflatable restraint to inflate along the surfaces adjacent the vehicle body structure.
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