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Dual support pad for a vehicle door

US7857375B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22References

27Claims

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Assignee

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. · JP

Inventors

Benjamin Huttsell · Dublin, US
David John Pietenpol · Upper Arlington, US
Satoshi Endo · Saitama, JP

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 6, 2008
Grant date	Dec 28, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 7, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60J5/0452
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A collision absorption system including a dual support pad for a vehicle door is disclosed. The system includes an integrated dual support pad comprising a first portion and a second portion configured to reduce the force of impact to a shoulder portion and a hip portion, respectively, of a vehicle occupant during a side impact collision.

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