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Passenger airbag assembly

US6789816B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 2002
Grant dateSep 14, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/161
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A passenger airbag assembly is provided with a guide chute. The chute guides a deploying airbag to a door in the instrument panel. The door comprises steel inserts molded into the material of the door. The steel inserts include three slots spaced apart to absorb stress. To reinforce the hinges of the door, a guide or reinforcement ledge is provided at the sides. To reinforce the ledge, ramps are provided on the underside of the ledge.

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