Collapsible Armrest for Side Impact

This injection-molded armrest has been specially designed to maintain full integrity for NVH, comfort, aesthetics, and durability during normal service life yet to detach and collapse during lateral loading from a side impact. Using PVC and ABS materials, the design features a single-piece insert and armrest with molded-in slots that create a slip plane that is rigid enough for normal use but creates a failure path that provides for reduced occupant injury numbers. It also reduces material usage and costs 25% and a 15% reduction in assembly costs.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2013 Ford Edge & Lincoln MKX CUVs System Supplier Johnson Controls Inc. Material Processor Johnson Controls Inc.

Material Supplier Styron Resin Magnum 3325MT ABS Tooling/Equipment Supplier Toolplas Systems Inc.

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