Attachment structure of curtain-shaped cover member of vehicle

Details Attachment structure of curtain-shaped cover member of vehicle Attachment structure of curtain-shaped cover member of vehicle

2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Fleming, Faye M. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S749000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07946615

ABSTRACT:
An attachment structure comprises a top ceiling, a cover member to cover a window glass from the inside of a vehicle compartment, an airbag which is stored along an upper edge portion of the window glass in its non-operation state and inflates downward through a gap which is formed between the window glass and the side end portion of the top ceiling which is pressed down by the airbag receiving a gas pressure from an inflator; and support members to support the cover member longitudinally at a position which is on an outside of the inflating airbag. Accordingly, the proper inflation of the airbag can be provided despite of the cover member at the window.

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