Deformable air bag retainer
US5607179A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/2171
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air bag module in a vehicle includes an air bag and a housing for housing the air bag. In addition, a retainer is coupled to the air bag and adapted for attachment to the housing. The retainer includes at least one deformable portion having an undeformed condition prior to attachment of the retainer to the housing and having a deformed condition in which the deformable portion is materially deformed upon attachment of the retainer to the housing such that a size of the retainer is adjustable upon attachment of the retainer to the housing.
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