Patent ID: 6322100
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
Apparatus comprising:a pivotal deployment door which is configured to open under the influence of inflation fluid pressure forces applied by an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device, said deployment door having an inner edge surface defining an opening extending through said deployment door, a part of said deployment door defining a mounting boss extending away from said inner edge surface and forming a securement recess; anda decorative emblem structure having an axis of symmetry, a base extending radially outward from said emblem structure, and a decorative portion projecting axially from said base, said decorative portion extending through said opening and having a Class-A surface, said base having an outer perimeter with an outer side surface abutting an inner side surface of said mounting boss, said base having a uniform and continuous lower surface and being secured both axially and radially within said securement recess of said deployment door by said mounting boss,said mounting boss of said deployment door and said base of said emblem structure having portions that are fixed together by heat-staked welds such that said emblem structure moves with said deployment door as said deployment door moves from a closed position to an open position,said mounting boss of said deployment door projecting axially downward from said inner side surface of said deployment door and surrounding said outer perimeter said base, said mounting boss further adjoining said emblem structure fully and continuously about said outer perimeter of said base.