Support bracket for an inflatable curtain

摘要

An apparatus ( 10 ) helps to protect an occupant of a vehicle ( 12 ) that has a roof ( 18 ), a side structure ( 16 ), and a trim piece ( 220 ) overlying the side structure. The apparatus ( 10 ) includes an inflatable curtain ( 14 ) inflatable away from the roof ( 18 ) to a position adjacent the side structure ( 16 ). An inflation fluid source ( 24 ) provides inflation fluid for inflating the inflatable curtain ( 14 ). A fill tube ( 22 ) directs inflation fluid from the inflation fluid source ( 24 ) into the inflatable curtain ( 14 ). A bracket ( 120 ) connects the fill tube ( 22 ) to the vehicle ( 12 ). The bracket ( 120 ) includes a fill tube support portion ( 140 ) connectable with the fill tube ( 22 ). A connecting portion ( 130 ) is connectable with the vehicle ( 12 ). A deployment portion ( 150 ) directs the inflatable curtain ( 14 ) to deploy inboard of the trim piece ( 220 ).