Patent ID: 7134686
Filing Date: 2006-11-14
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A vehicle seat assembly, comprising: a frame; a cushion disposed proximate the frame; a trim cover disposed proximate the cushion; an air bag module disposed proximate the frame, the air bag module including an air bag and an inflator adapted to provide an inflation gas to inflate the air bag from a stored condition to an inflated condition; and a back panel having a substrate layer and a cover layer disposed proximate the substrate layer, the back panel disposed proximate the trim cover, the back panel including a back portion and a side portion disposed proximate the back portion, the side portion including a hinge and a preweakened section that cooperate to define a door, and an end section disposed proximate the preweakened section, the end section having an end surface disposed proximate the trim cover and a substantially smooth projection integrally formed with the substrate layer and projecting from the substrate layer toward the cushion for directing the air bag toward the door when the air bag is inflated.