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Airbag apparatus for automobile

US7007970B2 · kind B2 · utility

33Cited by
35References
12Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 28, 2003
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 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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