Patent ID: 6325412
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A removable air bag assembly for a vehicle having at least one seat belt assembly including a seat belt buckle and at least one receptacle box, the removable air bag assembly comprising:a) a base including a fastener configured to releasably engage the at least one receptacle box;b) a protective shield mounted to the base, a portion of the protective shield having an L-shaped cross-sectional configuration;c) a folded, inflatable air bag attached to the base and located in the L-shaped portion of the protective shield;d) an air bag housing attached to the base and enclosing the protective shield and the folded, inflatable air bag; and,e) a socket on the air bag housing configured to releasably engage the seat belt buckle, whereby the air bag assembly is completely removable from the vehicle.