Externally mounted side airbag module with decorative outer cover
US5799970A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0006
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A side airbag module adapted to mount within an external recess of a vehicle seat, the recess providing access to an internal structural member of the seat with a substantially continuous fabric hook connected to upholstery surrounding the recess. The side airbag module includes a dish-shaped module housing, an airbag cushion and an inflator secured within the module housing, a lid closing the module housing and covering the airbag cushion and inflator, a trim ring, and a mounting projection for securing the airbag module to the internal structural member of the seat. The module housing includes a sidewall and an elongated rail running along an outer face of the sidewall and having a flange for catching the fabric hook of the seat to pull the seat upholstery tightly around the recess when the airbag module is mounted therein. The sidewall defines a plurality of cover openings receiving stakes extending from the lid, with distal ends of the stakes being deformed, securing the stakes within the cover openings and securing the lid to the module housing. The sidewall also defines a plurality of trim openings receiving trim hooks extending from the trim ring securing the trim ring to th…
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