 Energy Absorption Armrest |
| Application Description: Front door armrest energy
absorption under side impact due to a thinning of the armrest in the area where it joins
the substrate. |
Single Most Unique Feature: Improves side impact
energy absorption. |
| Process Descriptions: Low pressure injection molding |
First Usage of Process?: No |
| Formerly Used Process: Molded-in armrest to substrate
is usually formed by a uniform radii transition. |
Tooling Innovations: NA |
| Material Innovations: NA |
Mass Savings: NA |
| Cost Savings: NA |
Cost Avoidance: NA |
| Direct Consumer Benefit: Safety through improved side
impact performance |
Is Technology Transferable?: Yes |
| Significant Safety Benefit: Safety through improved
side impact performance |
Significant Environmental Benefit: NA |
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