Mounting assembly for a vehicular side impact gas bag module

• US 6,102,434 A
• Filed: 04/07/1999
• Issued: 08/15/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 04/08/1998
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KG
• Original Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KG
• Inventors: Tietze, Hans-Joachim, Ohlert, Franz
• Primary Examiner(s): Rice, Kenneth R.
• Application Number:
  US09/287,799
• Time in Patent Office: 496 Days
• Field of Search: 280/728.2, 280/730.2
• US Class Current: 280/728.2
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 21/20 Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 21/213 in vehicle roof frames or pillars

Abstract

A mounting assembly for a lateral impact gas bag module comprises a fastening section and a mounting section. The fastening section is provided with at least one opening for a fastener stud. The mounting section comprises two side walls facing each other, and a transition section connecting the side walls to each other. At least one locking edge is provided in at least one of the side walls. This locking edge serves to lock a gas bag module in place in the mounting section.

Claims

1. A mounting assembly for a vehicular side impact gas bag module, comprising a fastening section and a mounting section, said fastening section being provided with at least one opening for a fastener stud, said mounting section comprising two side walls facing each other and a transition section connecting said side walls to each other, at least one locking edge being provided in at least one of said side walls serving to lock a gas bag module in place in said mounting section.

2. The mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein said transition section has a uniformly curved profile.

3. The mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein said fastening section and said mounting section are made of sheet metal.

4. The mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein said locking edge consists of a stamped edge by which a strap is formed, said strap being bent out of a plane defined by said side wall.