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Impact absorbing assembly for vehicle interior systems and seat backs

US6733064B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 17, 2002
Grant dateMay 11, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/0435
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An impact absorbing and method for making the same. The impact absorbing assembly for vehicle interiors includes a body having tabs that are connected to the body by a bendable hinge. The body may be either secured to a structural member, a vehicle seat, a trim piece or may be formed integrally from part of a structural component making up part of the vehicle. The impact absorbing assembly may be disposed behind a covering layer or seat back shell.

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