Abstract: Various embodiments of an energy absorber are included. In one embodiment, the energy observer includes a base, a top spaced apart from the base and a plurality of legs that extend from the top to the base and that are spatially arranged relative to one another with window openings interposed between them. In another embodiment, the interface of each of the plurality of legs that contact the top are vertically offset from the interface of each of the legs at the base. The present invention also provides for an energy absorber system that includes at least one energy absorber comprising at least one mating connector component that connects to another mating component of another energy absorber.

Abstract: A motor vehicle structure that includes a hidden airbag door and an integrated airbag chute. The structure may be selected from instrument panel assemblies, seat shields, airbag covers, pillar garnishes, side curtain shields, door trim, knee bolsters, or a combination of one or more of the foregoing structures. The structure is designed to include a retainer having a first surface and a second surface, a deployment chute, and a door portion defined by a tear seam notch in at least one of the first surface and the second surface of the retainer. The deployment chute is attached to and integrated with the retainer. Additionally, the deployment chute and the retainer are constructed and arranged from the same material. The motor vehicle structure may be made by integrally forming the deployment chute with the retainer and defining a door portion using a tear seam notch in at least one of the first surface and the second surface of the retainer.