Head air bag system
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1. A head air bag system for an automotive vehicle comprising:
- a bracket mounted to a C-pillar of an automotive vehicle;
an inflator mounted to said bracket;
an air bag operatively connected to said inflator; and
a trim molding attached to said bracket for covering the C-pillar and housing said inflator, bracket and said air bag, wherein said air bag is inflated by said inflator adjacent a head of a rear occupant seated in the automotive vehicle.
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Abstract
A head air bag system for an automotive vehicle includes a bracket mounted to a C-pillar of an automotive vehicle, an inflator mounted to the bracket, and an air bag operatively connected to the inflator. The air bag system also includes a trim molding housing the inflator, bracket and the air bag. The air bag is inflated by the inflator adjacent a head of a rear occupant seated in the automotive vehicle.
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1. A head air bag system for an automotive vehicle comprising:
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a bracket mounted to a C-pillar of an automotive vehicle;
an inflator mounted to said bracket;
an air bag operatively connected to said inflator; and
a trim molding attached to said bracket for covering the C-pillar and housing said inflator, bracket and said air bag, wherein said air bag is inflated by said inflator adjacent a head of a rear occupant seated in the automotive vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A head air bag system for an automotive vehicle comprising:
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a bracket mounted to a C-pillar of an automotive vehicle;
an inflator mounted to said bracket;
an air bag operatively connected to said inflator;
a trim molding housing said inflator, bracket and said air bag, wherein said air bag is inflated by said inflator adjacent a head of a rear occupant seated in the automotive vehicle;
said bracket extending longitudinally and having at least one pair of opposed attachment arms extending transversely; and
wherein said bracket includes a tension strap attachment extending transversely.
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10. A head air bag system for an automotive vehicle comprising:
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a bracket mounted to a C-pillar of an automotive vehicle;
an inflator mounted to said bracket;
an air bag operatively connected to said inflator;
a trim molding housing said inflator, bracket and said air bag, wherein said air bag is inflated by said inflator adjacent a head of a rear occupant seated in the automotive vehicle;
said bracket extending longitudinally and having at least one pair of opposed attachment arms extending transversely; and
wherein said each of said attachment arms has either one of a return edge and accordion portion at an end thereof. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. A head air bag system for an automotive vehicle comprising:
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a bracket mounted to a C-pillar of an automotive vehicle;
an inflator mounted to said bracket;
an air bag operatively connected to said inflator;
a trim molding attached to said bracket for covering the C-pillar and housing said inflator, bracket and said air bag; and
at least one fastener for securing a portion of said trim molding to said bracket, wherein said air bag is inflated by said inflator adjacent a head of a rear occupant seated in the automotive vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A head air bag system for an automotive vehicle comprising:
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a bracket mounted to a C-pillar of an automotive vehicle;
an inflator mounted to said bracket;
an air bag operatively connected to said inflator;
a trim molding housing said inflator, bracket and said air bag; and
at least one fastener for securing a portion of said trim molding to said bracket, wherein said air bag is inflated by said inflator adjacent a head of a rear occupant seated in the automotive vehicle; and
wherein said each of said attachment arms has either one of a return edge and accordion portion at an end thereof. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A head air bag system for an automotive vehicle comprising:
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a bracket mounted to a C-pillar of an automotive vehicle;
an inflator mounted to said bracket;
an air bag operatively connected to said inflator;
a trim molding attached to said bracket for covering the C-pillar and housing said inflator, bracket and said air bag;
at least one fastener for securing an inboard portion of said trim molding to said bracket; and
a seal attached to the C-pillar and having a lip overlapping an outboard edge of said trim molding, wherein said air bag is inflated by said inflator adjacent a head of a rear occupant seated in the automotive vehicle.
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