Patent · US Expired

Airbag module doors having slip-in and snap-in tether attachments

US5398960A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 1994
Grant dateMar 21, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 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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