Airbag assembly
US7422232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/217
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates an airbag assembly for use with a trim panel having a tear seam forming at least one airbag door, and a door chute assembly comprising a laterally extending flange connected to the panel proximate the airbag door. The door chute assembly includes a chute depending from the flange away from the panel and the chute has at least one opening. The airbag assembly further comprises a door panel assembly including at least one door panel disposed within the chute and connected to the airbag door. The door panel has a downwardly depending flange having at least one projection extending laterally through the at least one opening of the chute.
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