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Side curtain air bag deflector bracket

  • US 7,735,853 B2
  • Filed: 11/13/2007
  • Issued: 06/15/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/22/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An automobile side curtain air bag deflecting bracket comprising:

  • a first portion including a back panel affixable to a vehicle roof and an arched deflector formed together with the back panel; and

    a second portion attached to the first portion and including a mounting flange and a transverse deflector formed together with the mounting flange, wherein the transverse deflector is arched in a direction generally transverse to the arched deflector of the first portion and wherein the transverse deflector provides clearance for an interior vehicle component;

    wherein a front edge of the transverse deflector tapers inwardly as the second portion approaches the first portion so as to prevent an expanding air bag from tearing on the bracket.

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