Patent ID: 8205909
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An active knee bolster, comprising: a base attached to a supporting structure, with said base having an outer periphery and an inner field with a plurality of frangible attachment tabs; and a combination inflatable bladder and cover attached to said plurality of frangible attachment tabs wherein said base is formed from molded plastic and said combination inflatable bladder and cover comprises a molded plastic bladder with a front wall configured as a cover, and a back wall, and with said bladder having a plurality of frangible interconnections molded between and attaching said front wall and said back wall, whereby said frangible interconnections will be broken if said inflatable bladder is inflated, and wherein said frangible interconnections are generally one-piece with said front wall and said back wall, and with said interconnections being generally conical, with each interconnection having a base incorporated in one of said front wall and said back wall and an apex incorporated in the other of said front wall and said back wall.