公开(公告)号：US06758493B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-06

申请号：US10137563

申请日：2002-05-02

Applicant: James Kent Conlee ,  Bassam Georges Khoudari ,  Carl Dennis Williams ,  Steven Aurel Damian

Inventor： James Kent Conlee ,  Bassam Georges Khoudari ,  Carl Dennis Williams ,  Steven Aurel Damian

IPC: B60R21045

CPC classification number: B60R21/045 ,  B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/206 ,  B60R21/216 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/235 ,  B60R2021/21525 ,  B60R2021/23169 ,  B60R2021/23386 ,  B60R2021/23519

Abstract: An automotive glove box assembly. The glove box assembly includes a storage bin and a door disposed in hinging relation to the storage bin. The door includes an expansible body having a face portion facing towards a vehicle occupant and a back portion in opposing relation to the face portion. The expansible body is operatively connected to at least one gas emitting unit such that upon discharge of gas from the gas emitting unit, the expansible body is pressurized and the face portion is projected outwardly to an extended position so as to intercept lower extremities of the occupant.

Abstract translation: 汽车手套箱组件。 手套箱组件包括与收纳箱铰接设置的存放箱和门。 门包括具有朝向车辆乘员的面部分和与面部相对的后部的可膨胀主体。 可膨胀的主体可操作地连接到至少一个气体发射单元，使得在从气体发射单元排出气体时，可膨胀体被加压，并且面部向外突出到延伸位置以截取乘员的下肢 。

公开(公告)号：US06641166B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-04

申请号：US09864353

申请日：2001-05-25

Applicant: Alan Lampe Browne ,  Gary Lee Jones ,  Joseph D. McCleary ,  William E. Thomas ,  Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Scott R. Webb ,  Francis D. Wood ,  Chandra Sekhar Namuduri

Inventor： Alan Lampe Browne ,  Gary Lee Jones ,  Joseph D. McCleary ,  William E. Thomas ,  Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Scott R. Webb ,  Francis D. Wood ,  Chandra Sekhar Namuduri

IPC: B60R21045

CPC classification number: B60R21/013 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/045 ,  B60R2021/0051

Abstract: A knee bolster system is capable of automatic extension and retraction during specified scenarios that are determined based on sensor input. A microprocessor electrically controls an actuator capable of extending at least one telescoping mechanism which is rigidly engaged to a knee bolster pad located in the lower portion of an instrument panel at knee height to an occupant. Each telescoping mechanism houses a plowing mechanism. This plowing mechanism generates reaction forces during actuation.

Abstract translation: 膝关节系统能够在根据传感器输入确定的特定情况下自动伸缩。 微处理器电控制致动器，该致动器能够延伸至少一个伸缩机构，该伸缩机构刚性地接合到位于膝盖高度的仪表板下部的膝垫垫与乘员。 每个伸缩机构都有一个犁耕机构。 这种犁式机构在致动期间产生反作用力。

公开(公告)号：US06609727B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-26

申请号：US09921669

申请日：2001-08-06

Applicant: Dan William Figlioli ,  Thomas E Yott ,  Tanzetta D Copelyn

Inventor： Dan William Figlioli ,  Thomas E Yott ,  Tanzetta D Copelyn

IPC: B60R21045

CPC classification number: B60R21/045 ,  B60R2021/0051

Abstract: An energy absorbing knee bolster assembly for a vehicle includes a knee deflector for partially surrounding a steering column of the vehicle. The energy absorbing knee bolster assembly also includes left and right energy absorbing knee bolster brackets on opposite sides of the knee deflector. The knee deflector and the energy absorbing knee bolster brackets are integral, unitary, and one-piece.

公开(公告)号：US06536802B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US10015116

申请日：2001-11-13

Applicant: Daniel R. Sutherland ,  Kevin M. Brown ,  Kirk W. Christiansen ,  Dirk Schultz ,  Bryan W. Shirk ,  Timothy A. Swann ,  Eric C. Erike ,  Vincent J. Mramor ,  Roy D. Van Wynsberghe

Inventor： Daniel R. Sutherland ,  Kevin M. Brown ,  Kirk W. Christiansen ,  Dirk Schultz ,  Bryan W. Shirk ,  Timothy A. Swann ,  Eric C. Erike ,  Vincent J. Mramor ,  Roy D. Van Wynsberghe

IPC: B60R21045

CPC classification number: B60R21/206 ,  B60R21/045 ,  B60R2021/0051

Abstract: An instrument panel assembly (22) comprises a structural carrier member (30) which is formed as one piece and has a first section (40) defining a first chamber (54) for receiving and supporting a first component (110). The structural carrier member (30) has a second section (80) defining a second chamber (92) for receiving and supporting a second component (130). The first component (110) comprises a first inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (114) received in the first chamber (54). The structural carrier member (30) further defines a deployment opening (55) through which the first protection device (114) is inflatable from the first chamber (54). The second component (130) comprises an occupant knee protection device (132) received in the second chamber (92) for helping to protect the vehicle occupant's legs in the event of a vehicle collision.

Abstract translation: 仪表板组件（22）包括形成为一体的结构承载构件（30），并且具有限定用于接收和支撑第一部件（110）的第一腔室（54）的第一部分（40）。 结构承载构件（30）具有限定用于接收和支撑第二部件（130）的第二腔室（92）的第二部分（80）。 第一部件（110）包括容纳在第一腔室（54）中的第一可充气车辆乘员保护装置（114）。 结构承载构件（30）还限定了展开开口（55），第一保护装置（114）可通过该展开开口从第一室54充气。 第二部件（130）包括容纳在第二腔室（92）中的乘员膝盖保护装置（132），用于在车辆碰撞的情况下帮助保护车辆乘员的腿部。

公开(公告)号：US06378902B2

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09815924

申请日：2001-03-23

Applicant: Johann Unger ,  Maria Müller ,  Harald Schuler ,  Michael Helbig

Inventor： Johann Unger ,  Maria Müller ,  Harald Schuler ,  Michael Helbig

IPC: B60R21045

CPC classification number: B60R21/215 ,  B60R21/216 ,  B60R2021/2161 ,  B60R2021/23169

Abstract: A knee area protection apparatus for the protection of a vehicle occupant is provided which includes a deployment guiding plate and a support plate each having a top transverse edge, a bottom transverse edge, and side edges. The support plate is securable to the vehicle in a lower area of a seat compartment thereof. The knee area protection apparatus also includes retaining bands to retain and guide an air bag sack as it is deployed as well as to retain and guide the deployment guiding plate, which is moved by the deployment of the air bag sack.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于保护车辆乘客的膝盖区域保护装置，其包括展开引导板和支撑板，每个支撑板具有顶部横向边缘，底部横向边缘和侧边缘。 支撑板在其座舱的下部区域中可固定到车辆。 膝盖区域保护装置还包括保持带，用于在其展开时保持和引导气囊袋，并且保持和引导通过展开气囊袋而移动的展开导向板。

公开(公告)号：US06250678B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-26

申请号：US09406776

申请日：1999-09-28

Applicant: Katsunori Yoshinaka ,  Hidenori Baba

Inventor： Katsunori Yoshinaka ,  Hidenori Baba

IPC: B60R21045

CPC classification number: B60R21/045 ,  B60H1/0055 ,  B60H1/00564 ,  B60H1/242 ,  B62D25/142 ,  B62D25/145

Abstract: In a supporting structure for an instrument panel of a motor vehicle, an energy absorbing member made of a synthetic resin foam is placed between a reinforcing member which is linked to the vehicle body and an instrument panel which is made of a synthetic resin and supported by the reinforcing member, and when the head of an occupant collides with the upper surface of the instrument panel the collision energy is absorbed by destroying foamed cells of the energy absorbing member 9 as the instrument panel is deformed or destroyed. Thus, the impact caused when the head of the occupant collides with the upper surface of the instrument panel can effectively be absorbed while enabling the reinforcing member and the instrument panel to be placed close to each other.

Abstract translation: 在机动车辆的仪表板的支撑结构体中，将由合成树脂发泡体构成的能量吸收部件配置在与车身连接的加强部件与由合成树脂制成的支撑体 加强构件，并且当乘员的头部与仪表板的上表面碰撞时，随着仪表板变形或破坏，通过破坏能量吸收构件9的发泡单元而吸收碰撞能量。 因此，当能够使加强构件和仪表板彼此靠近放置时，能够有效地吸收乘员头部与仪表板的上表面碰撞时的冲击。

公开(公告)号：US06702324B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-09

申请号：US10133501

申请日：2002-04-29

Applicant: Tomohiro Shimoyamada ,  Shigeki Matsuo ,  Yoshiharu Sonoda

Inventor： Tomohiro Shimoyamada ,  Shigeki Matsuo ,  Yoshiharu Sonoda

IPC: B60R21045

CPC classification number: B60R21/045 ,  B60R2021/0051

Abstract: A knee bolster for absorbing the impact to the knees of the occupant of a car involved in crash and controlling the posture of the occupant by receiving the knee load includes a pair of left and right panels (1) disposed to oppose to the knees, upper stays (2) provided to each of the panels (1), each upper stay having its rear portion fixed to the upper area of the corresponding panel (1), lower stays (3) provided to each of the panels (1), each lower stay having its lower portion fixed to the lower area of the corresponding panel (1) and its upper portion fixed to the front end of the corresponding upper stay (2), and a connecting member (4) for connecting the resulting pair of deltoid bodies. The bodies are disposed side by side and spaced apart when connected to the connecting member (4). Preferably, the upper and lower stays (2, 3) are arced, and the curvature radius of the lower stays (3) is smaller than that of the upper stays (2).

Abstract translation: 用于吸收涉及碰撞的车的乘员对膝盖的撞击的膝垫，并且通过接收膝盖载荷来控制乘员的姿势包括一对左和右面板（1），其布置成与膝盖相对，上部 在每个面板（1）上设置有支撑件（2），每个上支架的后部固定到相应的面板（1）的上部区域，每个面板（1）上的下支架（3） 下部支柱的下部固定在相应的面板（1）的下部区域上，其上部固定在相应的上部支柱（2）的前端;以及连接构件（4），用于连接所产生的一对三角肌 身体。 当连接到连接构件（4）时，主体并排设置并间隔开。 优选地，上下支撑件（2,3）被弧形，并且下支架（3）的曲率半径小于上支架（2）的曲率半径。

公开(公告)号：US06464255B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09852950

申请日：2001-05-10

Applicant: Darius J. Preisler ,  Jason T. Murar

Inventor： Darius J. Preisler ,  Jason T. Murar

IPC: B60R21045

CPC classification number: B60R21/206 ,  B60R21/216 ,  B60R21/2171 ,  B60R2021/23169

Abstract: The present invention involves a knee bolster airbag system to dissipate impact energy during an impact of a vehicle in which the system is disposed. The system includes a base which has a first surface disposed toward a vehicle compartment of the vehicle, and a cover having an inner surface attached adjacent the first surface of the base to define a cavity. The cover further has opposite first and second edges, wherein the first edge pivotally attaches the cover to the base about an axis to hinge the first edge of the cover to the base. The system further includes an airbag housing member adjacent which an airbag and a gas source are disposed. The system further includes a tether connected to the base and the cover. The tether allows a predetermined displacement of the second edge away from the base when the airbag is in a deployed state.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种膝盖气囊安全气囊系统，用于在其中设置系统的车辆的撞击期间消散冲击能量。 该系统包括具有朝向车辆的车辆隔间设置的第一表面的基座和具有附接到基座的第一表面的内表面以限定空腔的盖。 所述盖还具有相对的第一和第二边缘，其中所述第一边缘围绕轴线将所述盖枢转地附接到所述基座，以将所述盖的第一边缘铰接到所述基部。 该系统还包括邻近安全气囊和气源的气囊外壳构件。 系统还包括连接到基座和盖的系绳。 当安全气囊处于展开状态时，系绳允许第二边缘远离基座的预定位移。

公开(公告)号：US06416079B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-09

申请号：US09743142

申请日：2001-01-05

Applicant: Joachim Lutz ,  Dirk Schultz

Inventor： Joachim Lutz ,  Dirk Schultz

IPC: B60R21045

CPC classification number: B60R21/215 ,  B60R21/045 ,  B60R21/216 ,  B60R2021/2161 ,  B60R2021/2163 ,  B60R2021/23169

Abstract: A knee restraint device for vehicles has a base, a knee protector component which is movable toward the knees of a vehicle occupant, and a drive structure for driving the knee protector component toward the knees of a vehicle occupant. The drive structure is arranged between the base and the knee protector component. Further, a limiting- and positioning structure is provided for limiting the travel of the knee protector component towards the knees of a vehicle occupant and for positioning the knee protector component relative to the knees of a vehicle occupant. The limiting-and positioning structure is fastened to the base and is constructed in one piece with the knee protector component. The limiting-and positioning structure is deformable on activation of the drive structure and has a predetermined rigidity, this rigidity-being sufficient so as to prevent any change in shape of the limiting-positioning structure under its weight.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的膝盖限制装置具有基座，可朝向车辆乘员的膝盖移动的膝部保护器部件，以及用于将膝部保护部件朝向车辆乘员的膝盖驱动的驱动结构。 驱动结构设置在基座和膝盖保护部件之间。 此外，提供了限制和定位结构，用于限制膝盖保护器部件朝向车辆乘员的膝盖的行进，并且用于将膝盖保护器部件相对于车辆乘员的膝盖定位。 限位定位结构固定在基座上，与膝盖保护部件构成一体。 限制和定位结构在驱动结构的启动时是可变形的并且具有预定的刚度，该刚性足以防止限制定位结构在其重量下的形状的任何改变。

公开(公告)号：US06318755B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-20

申请号：US09677903

申请日：2000-10-03

Applicant: Lori A. Nusser ,  G. Douglass Dixon ,  H. Robert Hull

Inventor： Lori A. Nusser ,  G. Douglass Dixon ,  H. Robert Hull

IPC: B60R21045

CPC classification number: B60R21/04 ,  B60R13/0225 ,  B60R2021/0421 ,  F16F7/121

Abstract: A crash pad for use in vehicle interiors. The crash pad includes an energy-absorbing honeycomb which has a cover plate attached thereon to prevent noise from being generated due to contact between the crash pad and vehicle interior surface during normal vehicle operation. The cover plate is attached on one side to the honeycomb with the other side being molded to match the shape of the interior surface of the vehicle. The cover plate includes positioning devices which locate and hold the crash pad during interior panel fabrication. The cover plate protects the honeycomb and the technician during handling and installation. The cover plate also helps to retain the shape of the honeycomb and provides a suitable surface for labels that may contain product identification and other information needed during use of the pads in mass production of vehicles.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆内饰的防撞垫。 防撞垫包括吸收能量的蜂窝体，其具有附接在其上的盖板，以防止在正常车辆操作期间由于碰撞垫和车辆内表面之间的接触而产生噪声。 盖板一侧安装到蜂窝体上，另一侧被模制成与车辆内表面的形状相匹配。 盖板包括在内部面板制造期间定位和保持碰撞垫的定位装置。 盖板在操作和安装过程中保护蜂窝和技术人员。 盖板还有助于保持蜂窝状的形状，并为标签提供合适的表面，该表面可以包含在批量生产车辆时使用垫期间所需的产品标识和其它信息。