Hybrid bracket for a vehicle
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June 9, 2026
A hybrid bracket for a vehicle is configured to facilitate attachment of various vehicle components to the body of a vehicle while simultaneously providing various other functionalities. The hybrid bracket can facilitate the attachment of a wire harness, an air curtain, a headliner, and various vehicle trim pieces to the body of the vehicle. The hybrid bracket can additionally be configured to function in an energy absorptive capacity in response to a force exerted against the hybrid bracket. To provide these various functionalities, the hybrid bracket can be substantially formed of a polymeric material that is coupled with a plurality of metallic inserts that are configured to facilitate the attachment of the air curtain to the hybrid bracket via an insert molding process.
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