Air bag inflator assembly
US5141247A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/217
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle occupant safety apparatus including an inflatable air bag, an inflator for inflating the air bag, and a support plate for supporting the air bag and the inflator on a vehicle steering wheel. The safety apparatus further includes a retainer ring for clamping together the air bag, the inflator, and the support plate. The retainer ring has tabs which are bendable into positions for exerting clamping forces on the air bag, the inflator, and the support plate.
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