Passenger side active knee bolster
US6758493B2 · kind B2 · utility
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21Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23519
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive glove box assembly. The glove box assembly includes a storage bin and a door disposed in hinging relation to the storage bin. The door includes an expansible body having a face portion facing towards a vehicle occupant and a back portion in opposing relation to the face portion. The expansible body is operatively connected to at least one gas emitting unit such that upon discharge of gas from the gas emitting unit, the expansible body is pressurized and the face portion is projected outwardly to an extended position so as to intercept lower extremities of the occupant.
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