Patent ID: 7404576
Filing Date: 2008-07-29
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A pillar trim component comprising: a pillar trim member having a wall portion defining a central surface and at least one side wall surface; an attachment member projecting from the central surface of the pillar trim member, wherein the attachment member is adapted to connect to a portion of a vehicle; a region including at least a portion of the central surface of the pillar trim member and at least a portion of a surface of the attachment member; and a raised portion positioned in the region that extends between the side wall surface of the pillar trim member and the attachment member; wherein the raised portion is adapted to facilitate a deployment of a tether of an airbag wherein the raised portion further comprises: a first portion extending substantially perpendicular to a direction of protrusion of the attachment member, wherein the first portion is positioned on a side of the attachment member proximate the side wall surface; and a second portion substantially following a shape of the side wall surface; wherein the first portion is adjacent to the attachment member and is adapted to support the tether of an airbag when the airbag is in an non-deployed state; wherein the second portion is adjacent to the side wall surface and has a shape adapted to facilitate a deployment of the tether of the airbag when the airbag is deployed.