VEHICLE ROOF IMPACT ABSORBING APPARATUS INCLUDING A DEPLOYABLE DEVICE

摘要

A deployable device of a roof impact absorbing apparatus for a vehicle includes a bottom panel, a top panel opposite the bottom panel, and a cavity between the top panel and the bottom panel. The roof impact absorbing apparatus includes a headliner adjacent to the bottom panel, and an inflator in communication with the cavity. The deployable device is formed of a thermoplastic elastomer and is flexible relative to the headliner. During a rollover of the vehicle, the deployable device in the deployed position may reduce the amount of impact energy transferred to the occupant.

主权项

1. A vehicle roof impact absorbing apparatus comprising:
a headliner; a deployable device including a bottom panel adjacent the headliner, a top panel opposite the bottom panel, and a cavity between the top panel and the bottom panel; an inflator in communication with the cavity; and the deployable device being formed of a thermoplastic elastomer and being flexible relative to the headliner.