Apparatus for clinching reaction plate tabs of air bag modules
US5848464A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53709
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated clinching apparatus for securing a decorative cover to a reaction plate, forming an air bag module, the reaction plate including a plurality of tabs received by the decorative cover and clinched to secure the decorative cover to the reaction plate. The automated clinching apparatus includes a clamp assembly configured to engage and hold the air bag module, and a tab clinch assembly positioned adjacent the clamp assembly for automatically clinching the tabs of the reaction plate.
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