Vehicle seatback with side airbag deployment
US8727374B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2002/5808
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seatback assembly includes a seatback side support that has a frame member that extends. A suspension component extends forward from the side support to define a peripheral gap. An airbag module is operably coupled to the frame member. A first trim piece conceals a rear area of the frame member and extends forward over the airbag module. A second trim piece is coupled to a forward portion of the frame member and is detachably coupled with the first trim piece along a seam. The airbag module is deployable forward through the seam to move the second trim piece into the peripheral gap.
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