ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090045613A1
SERIAL NO

12032318

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An energy management system includes a bolster panel configured to attach to vehicle structure and a plurality of ribs connected to the bolster panel. Each rib is deflectable during a vehicle impact. The bolster panel and the plurality of ribs are unitary and formed as one piece. The plurality of ribs are arranged in a manner forming an energy absorption pattern that is progressive. A second energy management system includes a bolster panel configured to attach to vehicle structure, a plurality of ribs connected to the bolster panel, and a steering column support structure connected to the bolster panel. The bolster panel, ribs, and steering column support structure are unitary and formed as one piece. A method for creating the energy management system is also disclosed.

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COLLINS & AIKMAN PRODUCTS LLC25300 TELEGRAPH ROAD SUITE 530 SOUTHFIELD MI 48033

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
BALDWIN, MAURICE ROSS TROY, US 1 4

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