Patent ID: 6193271
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An automotive air bag device comprising:an automotive panel having an inner surface and defining an air bag inflation opening;a reinforcement wall on said inner surface of said automotive panel, surrounding a perimeter edge of said air bag inflation opening;an air bag lid;a leg projecting from said air bag lid;an engagement piece disposed on said air bag lid, engaging with said perimeter edge of said air bag inflation opening of said automotive panel, thereby sealing said air bag inflation opening;said reinforcement wall having a portion displaced from said inner-surface of said automotive panel, said portion being proximal to and substantially parallel with said leg along substantially an entire length of said leg;a case attached to said leg;an air bag;said air bag being folded and stored in a space defined by said case and said leg when said automotive air bag device is installed in a vehicle; andan inflator disposed within said case.