AU2001255785A1 - Passenger protection apparatus for a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Passenger protection apparatus for a motor vehicle

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AU2001255785A1
AU2001255785A1 AU2001255785A AU5578501A AU2001255785A1 AU 2001255785 A1 AU2001255785 A1 AU 2001255785A1 AU 2001255785 A AU2001255785 A AU 2001255785A AU 5578501 A AU5578501 A AU 5578501A AU 2001255785 A1 AU2001255785 A1 AU 2001255785A1
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Prior art keywords
trim member
motor vehicle
interior trim
passenger protection
protection apparatus
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AU2001255785A
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Scott J. Duletzke
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Textron Automotive Co Inc
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Textron Automotive Co Inc
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/055—Padded or energy-absorbing fittings, e.g. seat belt anchors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/16—Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
    • B60R21/20—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
    • B60R21/205—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
    • B60R21/206—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards in the lower part of dashboards, e.g. for protecting the knees
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R2021/003—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks characterised by occupant or pedestian
    • B60R2021/0039—Body parts of the occupant or pedestrian affected by the accident
    • B60R2021/0051—Knees

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Air Bags (AREA)
  • Protection Of Generators And Motors (AREA)
  • Passenger Equipment (AREA)
  • Control Of Direct Current Motors (AREA)

Abstract

A passenger protection apparatus for a motor vehicle is provided comprising a first interior trim member and a second interior trim member. The first interior trim member, preferably an instrument panel, is attached to the motor vehicle and the second interior trim member attached to the first interior trim member. The second trim member is attached to the first trim member such that the second interior trim member is removable from the first interior trim member without detaching the first interior tnm member from the motor vehicle The second interior trim member is located in the knee impact region of the motor vehicle and comprises a first energy management device in the form of an inflatable restraint apparatus having an airbag and an inflator. In this manner, the passenger protection apparatus provides a structure which includes an inflatable restraint apparatus which is easily replaceable in a motor vehicle without having to remove the instrument panel
AU2001255785A 2000-05-01 2001-05-01 Passenger protection apparatus for a motor vehicle Abandoned AU2001255785A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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US09562860 2000-05-01
US09/562,860 US6276713B1 (en) 2000-05-01 2000-05-01 Passenger protection apparatus for a motor vehicle
PCT/US2001/014021 WO2001083268A1 (en) 2000-05-01 2001-05-01 Passenger protection apparatus for a motor vehicle

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AU2001255785A1 true AU2001255785A1 (en) 2001-11-12

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US (1) US6276713B1 (en)
EP (1) EP1278658B1 (en)
JP (1) JP2004503418A (en)
KR (1) KR20030003267A (en)
AT (1) ATE284800T1 (en)
AU (1) AU2001255785A1 (en)
CA (1) CA2407565A1 (en)
DE (1) DE60107831T2 (en)
MX (1) MXPA02010736A (en)
WO (1) WO2001083268A1 (en)

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EP1278658B1 (en) 2004-12-15
WO2001083268A1 (en) 2001-11-08
KR20030003267A (en) 2003-01-09
US6276713B1 (en) 2001-08-21
MXPA02010736A (en) 2003-09-25
CA2407565A1 (en) 2001-11-08
DE60107831T2 (en) 2005-12-15
EP1278658A4 (en) 2003-05-28
JP2004503418A (en) 2004-02-05
EP1278658A1 (en) 2003-01-29
DE60107831D1 (en) 2005-01-20
ATE284800T1 (en) 2005-01-15

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