Hood airbag assembly
US6827170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/215
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airbag case that stores an airbag is disposed on a hood inner panel at a location close to an engine compartment. The airbag case is not fixed directly to a hood outer panel. An opening is formed in a portion of the hood outer panel located on a rear side of the airbag case as viewed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. In the opening, there is provided a hood garnish panel that turns over rearward upon deployment of the airbag.
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