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Driver knee bolster of automobile

US8465051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2010
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/0051
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A driver knee bolster may include a first bracket arranged on a cowl crossbar, wherein an upper portion may be fixed to the cowl crossbar, a second bracket disposed in front of the first bracket, wherein a lower portion of the second bracket may be coupled to a lower portion of the first bracket, and an upper portion of the second bracket may be spaced apart from the upper portion of the first bracket to form a space therebetween, and a buffering member arranged in the space formed between the first and second brackets.

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