Airbag apparatus for automobile
US7007970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/2172
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airbag apparatus for an automobile includes an airbag case for accommodating an airbag, a fracture-opening section of the surface panel, and a reinforcement frame member having a frame portion, at least one fracture-section reinforcement portion, and an edge reinforcement potion. The frame portion has an engagement portion to which the airbag case is connected. The fracture-section reinforcement portion is joined to the inside surface of the surface panel to cover and reinforce the fracture-opening section. The edge reinforcement portion is joined to the inside surface of the surface panel to cover and reinforce a surface panel portion surrounding the fracture-opening section.
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