摘要 |
A side airbag system ( 12 ) for a vehicle is provided. The side airbag system ( 12 ) includes a seatback frame ( 16 ) having a front side ( 20 ), a rear side ( 22 ), and an outboard side ( 24 ). The outboard side ( 24 ) of the seatback frame ( 16 ) has an airbag module ( 26 ) coupled thereto and extending substantially outboard from the seatback frame ( 16 ). The airbag module ( 26 ) is positioned for deploying an airbag ( 30 ) substantially forward. The rear side ( 22 ) of the seatback frame ( 10 ) has a rear cover panel ( 40 ) attached thereon. This rear cover panel ( 40 ) is a one-piece element for covering the airbag module ( 26 ) and both the rear side ( 22 ) and the outboard side ( 24 ) of the seatback frame ( 16 ). The system ( 12 ) also includes foam cushion padding ( 34 ), which is deformed by the airbag ( 30 ) upon its deployment. |