Energy absorbing trim, and methods of constructing and utilizing

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1996-06-20

1998-08-18

Hoge, Gary C.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Body shell

280751, B60R12104

Patent

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057950130

ABSTRACT:
An energy absorbing trim structure for a vehicle comprises an ornamental panel shaped to cover a rigid structural member of a vehicle body, a plurality of fins or projections provided on one face of the panel in an aligned arrangement, and an elongate stabilizing member also provided on the face of the panel and innerconnecting the fins to give lateral stability thereto.

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