Inventors:
David Webster Clark - Troy MI
Joseph Robert Brown - Grosse Ile MI
Marshall Lawrence Quade - Pinckney MI
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B60N 242, B60R 2122
Abstract:
A vehicle seat back frame assembly includes a substantially U-shaped frame assembly incorporating a side impact airbag module as a structural, load-bearing component thereof. The substantially U-shaped frame assembly includes a curved top portion having opposing ends and a spacer attached to one of the opposing ends. The side impact airbag module has first and second ends, with the first end being attached to the other of the opposing ends. First and second support members are attached to the spacer and the second end of the airbag module, respectively, for securing the seat back frame assembly in the vehicle.