Patent ID: 6793241
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: B60R,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle including vehicle structure that includes a side structure, a roof, and a roof rail, said apparatus comprising:a pre-assembled unit comprising (i) an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device that is adapted to inflate away from the vehicle roof into a position between the side structure and a vehicle occupant, (ii) a headliner for covering an interior portion of the vehicle roof, (iii) at least one support bracket separate from the vehicle structure and connectable with the vehicle structure to support said inflatable vehicle occupant protection device and said headliner in the vehicle, and (iv) first fastening means consisting of releasable fastening means for connecting said headliner to said bracket; and second fastening means spaced apart from and separate from said first fastening means for connecting said pre-assembled unit to the vehicle structure.