Vehicle seat assembly with spaced air bag guide retainers
US7334811B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23146
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In at least certain embodiments, the vehicle seat assembly comprises a frame, a seat pad, a trim cover including a first and second end adjacent each other to form a release seam, and an air bag assembly mounted on the frame. In accordance with this embodiment, the air bag assembly includes an inflator and air bag that is inflatable to project outwardly from the seat through the air bag release seam. Further in accordance with this embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly further includes an air bag guide including an inner panel and an outer panel, a first member extending between and connecting the first end of the trim cover and the inner panel, a second member connecting the second end of the trim cover and the outer panel, and a connector engaged with and connecting the first member with the second member.
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