Patent ID: 7744116
Filing Date: 2010-06-29
Classification: B60R,B62J

Abstract:
1. An airbag system for a motorcycle, said airbag system comprising: an airbag module having an airbag disposed therein; a metal fixation plate operatively connected to the airbag module; a central cover panel made of resin, as an exterior component, which is arranged on a vehicle body adjacent to the airbag module; a pair of left and right exterior side cover panels made of resin, which are engaged with the central cover panel and situated outside of the central cover panel in a vehicle-width direction; a support belt for coupling the airbag to the vehicle body; and a belt cover which is operatively connected to said fixation plate via a connection member extending therebetween; wherein: a belt support member is formed by an overhanging part of the central cover panel which is overhung outside in the vehicle-width direction and an extension part of one of the side cover panels which extends inside in the vehicle-width direction, the overhanging part is engaged with the extension part through an engaging portion inside the belt support member, and a notch is provided in the extension part disposed laterally outside of the engaging portion, said notch extending substantially in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body.