HONEYCOMB CRASH PAD

摘要

A crash pad (10) for use in vehicle interiors. The crash pad (10) includes an energy-absorbing honeycomb (12) which has a cover plate (20) attached thereon to prevent noise from being generated due to contact between the crash pad (10) and vehicle interior surface during normal vehicle operation. The cover plate (20) is attached on one side to the honeycomb (12) with the other side being molded to match the shape of the interior surface of the vehicle. The cover plate (20) includes positioning devices (23) which locate and hold the crash pad (10) during interior panel fabrication. The cover plate (20) protects the honeycomb (12) and the technician during handling and installation. The cover plate (20) also helps to retain the shape of the honeycomb (12) and provides a suitable surface for labels (21) that may contain product identification and other information needed during use of the pads (10) in mass production of vehicles.