Spring retainer air bag mounting device
US5788268A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/2035
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastening assembly for mounting an inflatable module on a vehicle includes a support structure arranged for securing the inflatable module to a vehicle component, for example, a steering wheel hub or the like, and a first coupling member carried by the support structure and being flexible to accommodate any misalignment for ease of assembly; a second coupling component is adapted to be carried by the vehicle component and one of the first and second coupling components includes an aperture to receive a tongue member on the other coupling component to cooperate in snap-fit locking engagement which secures fastening of the module to the vehicle component.
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