AU2002217852A1 - Instrument panel thermoplastic energy absorbers - Google Patents

Instrument panel thermoplastic energy absorbers

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Publication number
AU2002217852A1
AU2002217852A1 AU2002217852A AU2002217852A AU2002217852A1 AU 2002217852 A1 AU2002217852 A1 AU 2002217852A1 AU 2002217852 A AU2002217852 A AU 2002217852A AU 2002217852 A AU2002217852 A AU 2002217852A AU 2002217852 A1 AU2002217852 A1 AU 2002217852A1
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Prior art keywords
instrument panel
energy absorbers
thermoplastic energy
panel thermoplastic
absorbers
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Abandoned
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AU2002217852A
Inventor
Marc Black
Thomas Goral
Matthew Marks
Daniel S. WOODMAN
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General Electric Co
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General Electric Co
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Application filed by General Electric Co filed Critical General Electric Co
Publication of AU2002217852A1 publication Critical patent/AU2002217852A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

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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
    • B60R21/04—Padded linings for the vehicle interior ; Energy absorbing structures associated with padded or non-padded linings
    • B60R21/045—Padded linings for the vehicle interior ; Energy absorbing structures associated with padded or non-padded linings associated with the instrument panel or dashboard
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D25/00—Superstructure or monocoque structure sub-units; Parts or details thereof not otherwise provided for
    • B62D25/08—Front or rear portions
    • B62D25/14—Dashboards as superstructure sub-units
    • B62D25/145—Dashboards as superstructure sub-units having a crossbeam incorporated therein
    • 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
AU2002217852A 2001-11-26 2001-11-26 Instrument panel thermoplastic energy absorbers Abandoned AU2002217852A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

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PCT/US2001/044085 WO2003045763A1 (en) 2001-11-26 2001-11-26 Instrument panel thermoplastic energy absorbers

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AU2002217852A1 true AU2002217852A1 (en) 2003-06-10

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DE102006004141B4 (en) * 2006-01-27 2012-06-28 Faurecia Innenraum Systeme Gmbh Energy absorption body, impact protection device, automotive interior trim part and cross member
ES2343989B1 (en) * 2007-07-06 2011-07-01 Fpk, S.A. MODULAR COCKPIT SUPPORT.
US11440595B2 (en) 2018-02-12 2022-09-13 Zephyros, Inc. Instrument panel support structure
CN115703356A (en) * 2021-08-10 2023-02-17 武汉路特斯汽车有限公司 Instrument board linking bridge and vehicle

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US5584509A (en) * 1995-06-12 1996-12-17 Ford Motor Company Energy absorbing bolster assembly
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Legal Events

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MK6 Application lapsed section 142(2)(f)/reg. 8.3(3) - pct applic. not entering national phase