US Patent:
20030030296, Feb 13, 2003
Inventors:
David Fox - Wixom MI, US
George Byma - Clarkston MI, US
Joseph Grajewski - Jackson MI, US
Timothy Hubbert - Novi MI, US
Arun Chickmenahalli - Ann Arbor MI, US
International Classification:
B60R013/00
Abstract:
An impact absorbing assembly for vehicle interiors comprises a body having tabs that are connected to the body by a bendable hinge. The body may be either secured to a structural member, a trim piece or may be formed integrally from part of a structural component making up part of the vehicle. The impact absorbing assembly may be disposed behind a covering layer. A method of making an impact absorbing assembly with sheet metal forming processes and method of absorbing impacts is also disclosed.