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Inflatable chamber integrated into center floor console

A technology for consoles and inflatable chambers, applied in superstructure sub-assemblies, vehicle components, pedestrian/passenger safety arrangements, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2020-10-02
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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Therefore, there is still an opportunity to absorb energy from the occupant moving towards the console during a frontal collision

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[0038] Referring to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like components throughout, the vehicle console 14 includes a frame 30 and the impact absorber 10 supported on the frame 30 . The crash absorbing device 10 includes an airbag 21 connected to the frame and a plate 16 connected to the airbag 21 . The plate 16 and the bladder 21 define an inflatable cavity 18 between the plate 16 and the bladder 21 . The plate 16 is rigid relative to the airbag 21 . The inflator 20 communicates with the inflation cavity 18 .

[0039] In the event of rapid vehicle deceleration, such as a frontal collision, figure 2 The occupant is shown as having a tendency to move forward. In this case, the impact absorber 10 may be deployed to absorb energy from the occupant to prevent or limit the impact between the occupant and the frame 30 . Specifically, in this case, as figure 2 As shown, the inflator 21 may inflate the plenum 18 to move the panel 16 toward the occupant, and ...

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Abstract

A vehicle console includes a frame and a crash absorber supported on the frame. The crash absorbing device includes an air bag connected to the frame and a panel connected to the air bag. The bladder and the plate define an inflatable cavity between the bladder and the plate. The plate is rigid relative to the bladder. The inflator communicates with the inflation cavity.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to a vehicle console and, in particular, to an inflatable cavity integrated into a center floor console. Background technique [0002] Vehicles include various restraint systems for restraining occupants during a vehicle collision and energy absorbing systems for absorbing energy from the occupants during a vehicle collision. During a frontal collision, the occupants of the vehicle are urged forward. An occupant, eg in the second row of seats, may move forward and hit the front seats of the vehicle. However, the vehicle may include a console disposed between the front seats. During a frontal collision of the vehicle, an occupant in the second row of seats may move towards the console and the occupant's legs, feet, ankles and / or knees may strike the console. Therefore, there is still an opportunity to absorb energy from an occupant moving towards the console during a frontal collision. Contents of the inventi...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): B60R21/04B60R13/02
CPCB60R21/20B60R21/217B60R13/0262B60R21/04B60R2013/0287B60R2021/0407
Inventor 肖恩·B·韦斯特斯泰西·H·瑞恩斯本杰明·伊尔马尼古拉斯·安德鲁·马佐基布赖恩·罗伯特·施帕恩
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC