Patent ID: 7780187
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A mounting component for mounting a folded curtain airbag that extends along a vehicle body, comprising: a base piece configured to be attached to the vehicle body; and projecting pieces extending from both ends of the base piece for extending over the folded curtain airbag, wherein the base piece and the projecting pieces are integrated with each other such that the base piece protrudes vertically above the projecting pieces, wherein the projecting pieces are laterally bent portions of a plate, the base piece is a flat partial cut-out portion in the plate that is vertically upright relative to the laterally bent portions, and a lateral opening in the plate is located directly adjacent to the laterally bent portions and an edge of the partial cut-out portion, wherein the laterally bent portions of the projecting pieces have attached ends connecting the projecting pieces with the plate and unattached ends configured to remain suspended outward from a rest of the plate, and wherein the projecting pieces are configured to prevent movement of the folded curtain airbag by having folds of the airbag abutting against the projecting pieces and the unattached ends maintain their outward suspension from the rest of the plate.