Vehicle seat assembly
US9004528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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13Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/21652
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seat assembly comprises a vehicle seat comprising a rigid frame, one or more resilient portions and a covering material, wherein an openable deployment seam is provided at a portion of the covering material, and wherein the vehicle seat defines a recess. An airbag module is provided within the recess and comprises a housing, an airbag and an inflator system. Also provided is gripping means which is movable between a first position and a second position in which the portion of the covering material is restrained to assist deployment of the airbag through the deployment seam.
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