Lower panel provided with knee air bag
US7575247B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/2165
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A panel includes an air bag insert hole. An air bag housing is mounted in the air bag insert hole. The air bag housing includes a connector. A bracket is attached to the panel and to the connector, to connect the air bag housing to the panel. The panel may further include at least one breakable portion, configured to break upon inflation of an air bag cushion mounted within the air bag housing. The breakable portion may include thinner material than material of a remaining portion of the panel, perforations, or a crack. The bracket may have a higher ductility than the lower panel. The bracket may be bolted to the lower panel. The connector may include a secondary hole. The bracket has a portion that is inserted in the secondary hole.
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