Elastically restoring knee bolster for motor vehicle
CA 1297516 C · Owner: Hatfield, John N. · Inventors: Hatfield, John N.; Brantman, Russel
Overview
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In an automobile a knee bolster is provided, with, either an airbag or shoulder belt for capturing and absorbing, the translational kinetic energy of the occupant's lower torso for prevention of submarining, and for controlled rebound. The bolster includes a member for capturing and dissipating a portion of the kinetic energy of an occupant during a collision, and a member for storing another portion of said kinetic energy. A collision between the lower portion of the body of the occupant and the bolster tends to restore the body in such a way that the rebound impact against the seat is applied to the occupant's back rather than his head or neck.
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- Granted March 17, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 17, 2009.
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