Rearward-facing occupant protection device
DE602019083616T2Active Publication Date: 2026-04-15TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
- Filing Date
- 2019-08-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-15
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing vehicle seat designs fail to effectively absorb kinetic energy when a rear-facing occupant moves towards the front during a frontal collision.
Method used
A rear-facing occupant protection device with an energy absorbing portion on the seatback and vehicle-body-side vertical wall, which plastically deforms to absorb energy during a collision, combined with a three-point seat belt system for restraint.
Benefits of technology
Effectively reduces impact on the occupant by absorbing kinetic energy and restraining the occupant, improving safety during frontal collisions.
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