Patent · US Expired

Horn mechanism featuring immunity to cushion fold

US6616181B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 2002
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/203
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airbag module has an airbag and a cover having a tear seam for the airbag. A backing plate is mounted to the cover and positioned between airbag and cover. Disposed between packing plate and cover is a horn switch. The horn switch is nested in a depression of the backing plate.

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