Airbag module doors having slip-in and snap-in tether attachments
US5398960A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/216
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A passenger side airbag module for a motor vehicle is designed to engage one end of a cover tether by a slip-fit latch. The other end of the tether is firmly secured to the breakaway portion of the vehicle instrument panel. A secondary latch prevents the anchor from rotating or rattling after installation.
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