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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 1999
Filed:
Nov. 28, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Masanori Narita, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Yasuki Matsuura, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Assignee:
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
2807302 ; 2807282 ;
Abstract
In order to reinforce the opening of an air bag container against excessive deformation, laterally extending ribs of beads are formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the container. Vertically extending connection flanges which are arranged on the inboard edges of the container are arranged to be merged and/or rigidly connected with the ribs. Openings in the flanges through which bolts are disposed are arranged proximate the ribs.