Provided is an airbag system 12 suitable for use in a vehicle. The system 12 comprises a seat frame 14; an airbag 16 located outward of the frame 14; an inflator 18 located inward of the frame 14; and a bracket 20 for supporting the airbag 16 and the inflator 18. The bracket 20 extends through the seat frame 14; and has upper 22 and lower 24 portions that are inboard of the frame 14 and separated from each other by an intermediate portion 26 that is located outward of the seat frame 14. The intermediate portion 26 may be located in the inflation chamber (54, Fig. 3B) of the airbag 16. The bracket 20 can have two legs 68a, 68b spaced apart from each other, with the inflator 18 being positioned between these two legs 68a, 68b.
Vehicle Seat Side Airbag Bracket
2020-11-25
Patent
Electronic Resource
English