Reinforcement structure for instrument panel

Details Reinforcement structure for instrument panel Reinforcement structure for instrument panel

2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Dunn, David R. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C296S193020, C296S203020, C296S187050, C296S072000, C188S377000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06837518

ABSTRACT:
An energy absorbing knee bolster for use in an interior of a vehicle is disclosed. The knee bolster is configured to absorb energy from the vehicle's occupants during a crash. The knee bolster is formed of a collapsible cylinder which is welded to an impact plate on its first end and to a vehicle's cross-car beam at its second end. A coupling flange is disposed between the impact plate and a medial portion of the collapsible cylinder. The collapsible cylinder is configured to axially collapse at a predetermined force when impacted by a moving occupant.

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