TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present disclosure generally relates to the field of vehicles. Particularly
but not exclusively the present disclosure relates to a vehicle door used in vehicles
5 compartment. Further embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a door trim
with an absorber for a vehicle compartment.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
10 [002] Typically, vehicles include a passenger compartment which is enclosed by
vehicle doors. More specifically, the vehicle doors are attached to a body frame of
the vehicle to facilitate access to the passenger compartment. The vehicle doors
usually comprise a door panel structured to support a window panel, a door trim
coupled to the door panel and at least one handle. Conventionally, different designs
15 of door trim are provided to assist a driver or a passenger of the vehicle in closing
and opening the vehicle door. The door trim is provided with pull grips and an
armrest that protrudes towards the passenger compartment. This armrest may be
fitted with an electric component such as a power window switch, a door mirror
adjustment switch and switches for other onboard equipment. Usually, the armrest
20 and pull cups are provided at an upper portion of the door trim. Further, the lower
portion of the door trim are provided with additional provisions to support other
auxiliary electrical components of the vehicle. As the pull cups are defined with a
hollow pocket to allow insertion of a palm of a passenger or a driver and facilitate
pushing or pulling of the vehicle door, the upper portion is subjected to external and
25 lateral forces compared to the lower portion of the door trim. To reduce and address
lateral forces on the door trim, typically a rib structured component is integrally
formed onto the door trim. The rib structured component extends from the door trim
thus, when the door panel is subjected to lateral loads or collision, the rib structure
component absorbs forces and mitigates the load transfer onto the door trim and to
30 occupant within the passenger compartment.—
[003] Conventionally, these rib structured components are defined with
projections extending between the door trim and the door panel. Also, a foam layer
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may be interposed between a distal end of the rib structured component to abut an
interior portion of the door panel. As the rib structured component are defined as
elongated rib projections, when the door panel is subjected to collision or lateral
loads/ forces, these rib projections tend to tear the foam layer and shear off the door
5 panel to protrude exterior to the door panel. Subsequently, these rib projections may
fail to absorb the lateral loads/ forces, which in turn is transmitted to the door trim,
causing it to deform and project towards the passenger compartment. Thus, the
occupants may be prone to injuries and sudden impacts, which is not desirable.
Therefore, the conventional rib structured components may damage the door panel
10 and door trim requiring frequent maintenance and replacement. This adds to
redundant cost and complexity.