Method of producing an air bag module using a retractable air bag retaining means
US5673471A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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