A system and method for clearing the crush space in a vehicle

摘要

A system is disclosed for clearing crush space in an automotive vehicle 20 having an impact displaceable component 24 assembled to the vehicle 20 in a spaced relationship to a passenger compartment 22 and an intervening component 26 mounted on the vehicle 20 between the passenger compartment 22 and the impact displaceable component 24. The system comprises an active component 28 secured to the vehicle 20 in close proximity to the intervening component 26 and a controller 30 mounted on the vehicle 20. The controller 30 is operable to activate the active component 28 when the vehicle 20 is involved in a collision so as to cause the intervening component 26 to be moved and at least partially clear the path for movement of the displaceable component 24 towards the passenger compartment 22 in the event of a collision.