Trim component having energy absorbing feature

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1995-04-05

1997-06-24

Pape, Joseph D.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Body shell

2961467, 280751, B60R 2104

Patent

active

056411952

ABSTRACT:
A trim component for mounting to a structural member of an automotive vehicle including a body fixedly mounted to a structural member, the body including a plurality of energy absorbing ribs spaced relative to one another along the body and disposed adjacent to the structural member when the trim component is mounted thereto. The energy absorbing ribs include a series of fingers extending from the body and spaced relative to one another. The fingers deflect upon contact with the structural member in response to a force acting on the body to absorb and dissipate the energy generated by the force.

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