Patent ID: 7537239
Filing Date: 2009-05-26
Classification: B60H,B60R

Abstract:
1. An airbag ring for mounting an airbag assembly to an instrument panel comprising: an airbag ring portion having a first aperture dimensioned to allow an airbag to pass through the first aperture during airbag deployment; a duct mounting portion integral with the airbag ring portion, the duct mounting portion having a second aperture for facilitating air flow therethrough; a first side having a surface; and a second side having a surface; wherein the first side is adapted to allow attachment of the first side to an instrument panel, the second side is adapted to allow attachment of the airbag ring portion to an airbag assembly and the surface of the first side comprises a depression that is contiguous with the second aperture to form a diffuser to direct airflow in a desired direction.