IP Library Patent Application 12479405
Patent Application
App. No. 12/479,405

MOTOR VEHICLE PILLAR

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App. No.
12/479,405
Abstract

A motor vehicle column, in particular an A-, B-, C- or D-column, in which at least one airbag strap is provided, with an inner lining facing the vehicle interior. Several ribs are positioned next to each other on the inner lining.

Claims (16)

1 . A pillar of a motor vehicle, comprising:

an airbag;

an airbag strap adapted to position the airbag after a deployment;

an inner lining of the airbag strap that faces an interior of the motor vehicle; and

a plurality of ribs positioned next to each other on the inner lining.

2 . The pillar according to claim 1 , wherein a strip is arranged on the plurality of ribs so as to at least bend away partially.

3 . The pillar according to claim 2 , wherein the strip is secured to the plurality of ribs by an attachment web.

4 . The pillar according to claim 3 , wherein the attachment web is adapted to exhibit a concave bend on a surface facing an interior of the pillar.

5 . The pillar according to claim 3 , wherein the strip is adapted to exhibit a convex bend on a surface facing the interior of the motor vehicle in an area secured to the attachment web.

6 . The pillar according to claim 2 , wherein the strip is connected with the plurality of ribs with a hinge.

7 . The pillar according to claim 6 , wherein the hinge is a film hinge.

8 . The pillar according to claim 2 , wherein the strip is adapted to exhibit an overhang relative to the plurality of ribs.

9 . The pillar according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of ribs is adapted to exhibit an incline on a side facing the airbag strap.

10 . The pillar according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of ribs are molded onto the inner lining as a single piece.

11 . The pillar according to claim 2 , further comprising a seal that is applied to the plurality of ribs and at least partially covers the strip.

12 . The pillar according to claim 1 , wherein the airbag strap is secured to a reinforcing plate.

Assignments (6)
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Nov 8, 2010
From: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
To: WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY
Reel/Frame 025324/0555 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 5, 2010
From: UAW RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS TRUST
To: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 025315/0091 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 4, 2010
From: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
To: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 025246/0056 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 30, 2009
From: STEPAN, SVEN
To: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 023310/0028 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 28, 2009
From: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
To: UAW RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS TRUST
Reel/Frame 023162/0048 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 27, 2009
From: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
To: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Reel/Frame 023201/0118 →