Structural assembly

Details Structural assembly Structural assembly

1997-02-10

1998-12-08

Rice, Kenneth R.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

280756, B62D 2115

Patent

active

058459375

ABSTRACT:
The assembly is useful in protecting occupants of a motor vehicle in the event of a collision. It includes a substantially closed rigid tubular metal element connected to a source of generating fluid pressure, such as a gas-generating inflator. The element is in flattened condition when installed. At the time of an imminent accident, the inflator generates fluid pressure to enlarge the flattened tubular element to increase its rigidity, strength, and resistance to buckling.

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