Padding to reduce injuries in automobile accidents

Details Padding to reduce injuries in automobile accidents Padding to reduce injuries in automobile accidents

1990-09-06

1992-03-24

Rice, Kenneth R.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

280739, 280729, 267 91, B60R 2104, B60R 2155

Patent

active

050981242

ABSTRACT:
Padding for use on vehicle doors for protection of occupants in side impact accidents is composed of a plurality of cells. Each cell is filled with air and sealed except for an orifice. The flow of the air through the orifice provides the damping required to absorb the energy of the impacting occupant. Each cell contains a spring, usually in the form of foam rubber, to maintain the cell in its inflated shape. The plurality of cells provides for better control over the motion of the occupant. The padding can also be used on any surface of the passenger compartment including knee bolsters, headrests, A and B pillars, roofs structures, roof and seats.

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