Vehicle roof support structure including side curtain air bags
US8967662B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/161
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roof rail assembly for a vehicle that includes a body side outer and an interior trim piece connected to the body side outer. The body side outer and the interior trim piece define a cavity. A roof rail is positioned within the cavity, and a side curtain air bag is positioned below the roof rail. The interior trim piece is assembled about a lower surface of the roof rail in a spaced relationship relative to the curtain air bag to increase visibility around the roof rail assembly.
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