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Method of producing an air bag module using a retractable air bag retaining means

US5673471A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 1995
Grant dateOct 7, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49872
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A folded air bag retaining apparatus for retaining a folded air bag coupled to a reaction plate in a folded configuration during the positioning of a cover. The apparatus including a holding fixture for supporting the reaction plate and the folded air bag coupled to the reaction plate, in a position to receive the enclosing cover, and a flexible band for retaining the folded air bag in a folded configuration until after the enclosing cover is positioned to enclose the folded air bag and the enclosing cover is coupled to the reaction plate.

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