Patent ID: 7097200
Filing Date: 2006-08-29
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A bracket for controlling the inflation trajectory of at least a portion of an inflatable curtain airbag cushion comprising: a bracket mounting panel for securing the bracket to a vehicle; a curtain reaction panel sized to correspond to the length of at least a portion of the inflatable curtain, the reaction panel extending from the bracket mounting panel in an inboard direction at an angle and terminating in an inboard edge; and a curtain pivot positioned on the bracket for rotating the deploying inflatable curtain; wherein the bracket directs the inflation of at least a portion of the inflatable curtain in a direction selected by the positioning of the curtain pivot relative to the mounting panel, wherein the curtain pivot is a slot for receiving a portion of the inflatable curtain, the slot being positioned on the curtain reaction panel.