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An air bag system that includes an energy absorption bracket attaching the air bag to the vehicle body is provided. The energy absorption bracket includes a generally planar surface for attachment of the air bag module thereto. The bracket also includes at least two downstanding legs that interconne

An air bag system that includes an energy absorption bracket attaching the air bag to the vehicle body is provided. The energy absorption bracket includes a generally planar surface for attachment of the air bag module thereto. The bracket also includes at least two downstanding legs that interconnect the generally planar surface and the vehicle body. By use of these downstanding legs the bracket forms a space between the air bag and the vehicle body whereby if an object strikes the air bag, the bracket with deform and collapse into said space thereby, absorbing the impact energy from the object.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An air bag module comprising:an air bag;a bracket having a generally planar portion, a first downstanding leg and a second downstanding leg, said generally planar portion being adjacent to said air bag, said first and second downstanding legs extending from said general

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An air bag module comprising:an air bag;a bracket having a generally planar portion, a first downstanding leg and a second downstanding leg, said generally planar portion being adjacent to said air bag, said first and second downstanding legs extending from said generally planar portion at opposing sides thereof;a flange extending from said first downstanding leg;a mounting plate extending from said second downstanding leg, said mounting plate having a bore; andan encapsulation substantially covering said air bag and said energy absorption bracket, said encapsulation having a notch formed therein to aid in the deployment of said air bag.