Corning Incorporated
HIGH-IMPACT ENERGY ABSORPTION CONNECTION DESIGN FOR AUTO INTERIOR DISPLAY MODULE UNDER HEAD FORM IMPACT

Abstract:

A vehicle interior system is provided. The vehicle interior system includes a back structure that further includes one or more display devices for a vehicle user. A transparent cover material is attached to the back structure. The vehicle interior system includes a collapsible energy-absorbing support for attaching the back structure to a frame of the vehicle. The collapsible energy-absorbing support is configured to dissipate kinetic energy via plastic deformation. In particular embodiments, the collapsible energy-absorbing support comprises a hollow tube or a formed rectangular plate.