SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT PILLAR BRACKET AND GARNISH
First Claim
1. A bracket for use in a vehicle A-pillar system that includes an A-pillar structure, a side curtain air bag, occupant grab handle, and garnish, the bracket comprising:
- a base;
first and second mounting flanges each defining an aperture for use in attaching the bracket to the A-pillar structure;
first and second handle flanges, each defining an aperture for use in attaching the grab handle to the bracket; and
a garnish mounting flange, wherein the garnish is clippable to said garnish mounting flange.
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Abstract
A bracket for placement between the A-pillar and pillar garnish in an automobile is provided. The bracket includes a base and first and second mounting flanges for use in attaching the bracket to the A-pillar structure. The bracket also includes first and second handle flanges for use in attaching an occupant grab handle to the bracket. The bracket also includes a garnish mounting flange located between the base and handle flange. The garnish is secured to the bracket allowing the garnish to deflect slightly inwards and outwards, but not to such an extent that damage to the garnish occurs.
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9 Claims
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1. A bracket for use in a vehicle A-pillar system that includes an A-pillar structure, a side curtain air bag, occupant grab handle, and garnish, the bracket comprising:
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a base; first and second mounting flanges each defining an aperture for use in attaching the bracket to the A-pillar structure; first and second handle flanges, each defining an aperture for use in attaching the grab handle to the bracket; and a garnish mounting flange, wherein the garnish is clippable to said garnish mounting flange. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An automobile pillar system comprising:
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an A-pillar structure; a bracket mechanically attached to the A-pillar and including; a base; first and second mounting flanges each defining an aperture for use in attaching the bracket to the pillar structure; first and second handle flanges, each defining an aperture for use in attaching the grab handle to the bracket; and a garnish mounting flange, wherein a garnish is clippable to said garnish mounting flange. a side curtain air bag secured between the A-pillar and bracket; and a garnish clipped to and covering the bracket. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. A bracket for use in a vehicle A-pillar system that includes an A-pillar structure, a side curtain air bag, and garnish, the bracket comprising:
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a base; first and second mounting flanges each defining an aperture for use in attaching the bracket to the A-pillar structure; and a garnish mounting flange, wherein the garnish is clippable to said garnish mounting flange.
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