RAMP BRACKET ASSEMBLY OF AIR BAG FOR VEHICLES

• US 20090102165A1
• Filed: 12/28/2007
• Published: 04/23/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia Corp.)
• Original Assignee: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia Corp.)
• Inventors: Chang, Jae Eun
• Granted Patent: US 7,735,854 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 280/728.200
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 13/0225 self supporting head liners
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 13/025 Pillars; Roof rails
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2013/0287 integrating other functions or accessories
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2013/0293 Connection or positioning of adjacent panels
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 21/213 in vehicle roof frames or pillars
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 21/217 Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together

Abstract

A ramp bracket assembly for a vehicle air bag is configured to be mounted to an inner panel of the vehicle. The assembly includes a first ramp bracket with a first engagement portion, and a second ramp bracket with a second engagement portion removably engaged with the first engagement portion. The second engagement portion is disengaged from the first engagement portion in a vehicle impact, such that the assembly absorbs shock and guides deployment of the air bag. Alternatively, a ramp bracket for a vehicle air bag is configured to be mounted to an inner panel of the vehicle. The inner panel has an engagement groove, and the ramp bracket has an engagement portion, removably engaged into the engagement groove, and disengaged therefrom in a vehicle impact such that the bracket absorbs shock and guides deployment of the air bag.

Claims

1. A ramp bracket assembly for a vehicle air bag, configured to be mounted to an inner panel of the vehicle, comprising:

a first ramp bracket comprising a first engagement portion; and

a second ramp bracket comprising a second engagement portion removably engaged with the first engagement portion, configured to be disengaged therefrom in a vehicle impact, such that the assembly absorbs shock and guides deployment of the air bag.

2. The ramp bracket assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first ramp bracket is configured to be deformed in the impact.

3. The ramp bracket assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first engagement portion comprises first saw teeth, and the second engagement portion comprises second saw teeth engaged with the first saw teeth.

4. A ramp bracket for a vehicle air bag, configured to be mounted to an inner panel of the vehicle, the inner panel comprising an engagement groove, the ramp bracket comprising:

an engagement portion, configured to be removably engaged into the engagement groove, and to be disengaged therefrom in a vehicle impact such that the bracket absorbs shock and guides deployment of the air bag.

5. The ramp bracket assembly according to claim 4, wherein the ramp bracket is configured to be deformed in the impact.