Safety unit in vehicle - guards against sideways impact using energy absorbing pads in doors

摘要

The safety unit is designed to hold a passenger in his seat or retain him in position when there is an accident or collision throwing him to the side. The holding or retaining device consists of at least one energy-absorbing, flexible pad or cushion against which the passenger can be forced without injury. The pad or padding is held in a recess on the inner panel near the seat but it is also supported by similar padding inside the cavity fixed on the outer panel and in the same position. A suitable recess is provided so that the glass pane can slide down, if the padding is in a door. USE/ADVANTAGE - Padding in vehicle door gives an improvement in safety with very little expense.