Casing module comprising an airbag

US6502855B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

• Thomas Greiner · Bischofswerda, DE
• Richard Mühlbacher · Prien am Chiemsee, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 25, 2001
• Grant date: Jan 7, 2003
• Expiry date: Jul 25, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R2021/0435
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a casing module (1), especially for a pillar (2) of a motor vehicle, comprising an accommodating space (3) for an airbag (4), a fastening device (5) for fastening the casing module to the pillar (2), and at least one pivotal section (6) which can swing outward and which forms at least one part of an outer wall (7) of the casing module (1) that is oriented toward the passenger compartment. The aim of the invention is to provided a casing module (1) which is easier to handle and construct and which, at the same time, ensures the deployment of the inflating airbag (4) in a reliable and controlled manner. To this end, the accommodating space (3) is arranged directly adjacent to the outer wall (7), and the pivotal section (6) forms at least one part of the accommodating space (3).