Patent ID: 6902227

Claim:
An energy absorber for protecting the occupants of a vehicle, comprising: an interior portion; a first contact surface at least partially surrounding the interior portion, the first contact surface being attachable to a structural member of the vehicle, and being conformable to a shape of the structural member; a second contact surface opposite the first contact surface, the second contact surface being configured to be attached to an adjustable turning loop (ATL, assembly wherein the structural member has a first shape, wherein the first contact surface is capable of conforming to match the first shape, wherein the ATL assembly has a second shape matching the first shape, and wherein the second contact surface is capable of conforming to match the second shape; and at least one hollow cavity extending through the interior portion in a direction substantially parallel to the first contact surface; wherein the first contact surface absorbs energy from occupant impact with an interior trim piece by deforming into the hollow cavity.