Patent · US Expired

Airbag assembly

US5346248A · kind A · utility

27Cited by
18References
50Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 1992
Grant dateSep 13, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/276
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airbag assembly 20 includes an inflator 100, a coupling device 300, an airbag 400, a cover 500 and a reaction device 600. The inflator 100 is positioned to supply inflation fluid to the airbag 400. The coupling device 300, the airbag 400, and the cover 500 are coupled to the reaction device 600 with a minimum number of fastening elements 28. The airbag assembly 20 further comprises a heat shield 200 which cradles a rear portion of the inflator 100 and which is coupled to the reaction device 600. The heat shield 200 is coupled to the reaction device by the fastening elements 28.

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