An outer bumper and an inner bumper have disposed therebetween a plastic bolster. At least one inflator is communicatively coupled to a controller and arranged to inflate the plastic bolster. The bolster is formed of a plastic having sufficient rigidity to fold. In one example, the bolster includes accordion folds in an undeployed state.


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    Title :

    Inflatable bolster in a vehicle bumper


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    Publication date :

    2015-12-08


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR



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