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Driver airbag module coupling assemblies

US11383665B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims

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Assignee

Autoliv ASP, Inc. · US

Inventors

Uma Poojar · Gokul, IN
Shivanand Hallur · Muddebihala, IN
Terry Sella · Lake Orion, US
Srirama C. Gollu · Auburn Hills, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 10, 2019
Grant date	Jul 12, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 27, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R21/2035
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Airbag module coupling interfaces, assemblies, and related methods. Some embodiments may comprise one or more springs each defining a perimeter comprising at least three sides, wherein a first side of which may extend opposite a second side and may be at least partially angled towards the second side at an acute angle. A third side of the spring may connect the first and second sides. A spring mounting structure may be provided and may comprise a guiding interface for coupling the spring to the steering wheel. An opening in the guiding interface may be configured to receive a coupling prong, which may be configured to engage the third side of the spring.

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