Reactive surface rib cartridge countermeasure for vehicle interior hard trim applications
US6264238A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0435
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a reactive countermeasure for use in an interior compartment of a vehicle which has a reactive surface rib cartridge. The reactive surface rib cartridge comprises a uniform reactive surface constructed as one piece of material and has a plurality of ribs attached to and extending perpendicularly from the uniform reactive surface. Each of the plurality of ribs has a contact surface distally located from the uniform reactive surface and is tuned to manage impact energy from a FMH at a rate of fifteen MPH.
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