Provided is an active bolster for a vehicle occupant, the active bolster comprising a rear panel, an internal structure, and a front panel. The internal structure is disposed between the rear panel and the front panel, and the internal structure and rear panel together forming a hollow chamber in co
Provided is an active bolster for a vehicle occupant, the active bolster comprising a rear panel, an internal structure, and a front panel. The internal structure is disposed between the rear panel and the front panel, and the internal structure and rear panel together forming a hollow chamber in communication with an inflation device. The hollow chamber is expandable on activation of the inflation device. The internal structure has at least one expandable element such that upon pressurization of the hollow chamber by the inflation device, at least a portion of the at least one expandable element undergoes deformation to permit inflation of the hollow chamber, thereby displacing the rear panel rearwardly to an extended position.
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1. An active bolster for a vehicle occupant, the active bolster comprising: a rear panel, an internal structure, a front panel, and a reinforcement plate;said internal structure being disposed between said rear panel and said front panel;said reinforcement plate being disposed between said front pan
1. An active bolster for a vehicle occupant, the active bolster comprising: a rear panel, an internal structure, a front panel, and a reinforcement plate;said internal structure being disposed between said rear panel and said front panel;said reinforcement plate being disposed between said front panel and said internal structure said internal structure and said rear panel together forming a hollow chamber in communication with an inflation device, said hollow chamber being expandable on activation of the inflation device;said internal structure having at least one expandable element such that upon pressurization of said hollow chamber by said inflation device, at least a portion of said at least one expandable element undergoes deformation to permit inflation of said hollow chamber, displacing said rear panel rearwardly to an extended position. 2. The active bolster of claim 1, wherein said at least one expandable element is formed in said internal structure about at least a portion of the periphery of said internal structure. 3. The active bolster of claim 1, wherein said rear panel is welded to said internal structure around the perimeters of said internal structure and said rear panel to form said hollow chamber. 4. The active bolster of claim 1, wherein said internal structure includes weld protrusions, and said front panel includes weld pads, and wherein said weld protrusions are welded to said weld pads to couple said front panel to said internal structure, and wherein at least one anchor feature provided on said reinforcement plate is captured therebetween. 5. The active bolster of claim 4, wherein said front panel provides U-shaped weakened areas around at least one of said weld pads to decrease load exerted on the welded connection during deployment. 6. The active bolster of claim 1, wherein said front panel provides a support surface for coupling the active bolster to a vehicle. 7. The active bolster of claim 1, wherein said active bolster is provided in the form of a glove box door. 8. The active bolster of claim 7, further comprising at least one hinge. 9. The active bolster of claim 8, wherein said at least one hinge is formed in said front panel. 10. The active bolster of claim 8, wherein said at least one hinge is provided in the form of a hinge extension on said reinforcement plate. 11. The active bolster of claim 8, further comprising at least one latching aperture provided in said front panel for cooperating with a latching mechanism provided in a vehicle instrument panel. 12. The active bolster of claim 8, further comprising at least one latching striker for cooperating with a latching mechanism provided in a vehicle instrument panel. 13. The active bolster of claim 8, further comprising a latch mechanism disposed in said front panel, for cooperative engagement with a latch aperture provided in a vehicle instrument panel. 14. The active bolster of claim 1, wherein said front panel is coupled to said internal structure using a plurality of clip-type fasteners.
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