Trim component having energy absorbing feature

摘要

A trim component (10) for mounting to a structural member (14) of an automotive vehicle presenting an edge (24) including a body (26) adapted to be fixedly mounted to the structural member (14) and extending substantially along the length thereof. The body presents a primary surface (36) facing the interior of the vehicle and a contoured mounting surface (34) disposed opposite the primary surface (36) and corresponding to the shape of the structural member (14). The contoured mounting surface (34) includes a plate (40) disposed adjacent the edge (24) presented by the structural member (14) when the trim component (10) is mounted thereto. <IMAGE>