Inventors:
Timothy G. Laske - Ann Arbor MI
Roger P. Daniel - Dearborn MI
Sarah L. Kirkish - Inkster MI
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B60R 2116
B60R 2122
Abstract:
A vehicle door includes an inner panel, an outer panel joined to the inner panel, a door trim substrate mounted on the inner panel, and a door trim cover mounted on the door trim substrate to form a space therebetween. The vehicle door also includes a generally pre-deployed air bag disposed in the space between the door trim substrate and the door trim cover for inflation upon a side collision type impact on the vehicle door.