Side airbag retention system and fastener
US6540251B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B21/09
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A side airbag retention system for installation in a keyhole opening including a bolt with a generally conical head portion and a shaft disposed through an aperture of the air bag retainer, and a bolt retainer disposed about the bolt shaft between the bolt head and the air bag retainer. The bolt retainer preferably includes a spring washer having a pronged engagement member extending generally radially therefrom between anti-rotation tabs extending from a side thereof opposite the bolt head, and a compression limiting member disposed about and protruding from the washer opening toward the bolt head.
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