Airbag trim cover for roof rails of a vehicle
US10538216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/21537
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle apparatus comprises an airbag secured to a roof rail of a vehicle and a trim cover. The trim cover has a base member fastened to the roof rail, a flap member, and a living hinge integrally molded between the base and flap members. The flap member rotates on the hinge when the airbag deploys. The flap member also, in a covering position, has a distal edge fastenerlessly clipped to the vehicle.
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