Method for attaching an airbag module

US6830263B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. · US

Inventors

• Xiaoping Xu · Beijing, CN
• Jason Luo · Troy, US
• Adolfo Ridolfi · Verona, IT
• Federico Girardi · Verona, IT
• Giuseppe Testa · San Bonifacio, IT
• Hubert Ross · Neu-Anspach, DE
• Detlef Munsch · Wiesbaden, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 13, 2003
• Grant date: Dec 14, 2004
• Expiry date: Apr 19, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60Q5/003
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for installing an airbag assembly within a steering wheel assembly includes locating an airbag module engagement member with a corresponding armature engagement member. Once aligned, an operator presses downward on the airbag cover until switch engagement members engage their corresponding switch assembly receivers within the airbag cover. A clearance is formed between each armature engagement members and the corresponding airbag module engagement members when the module is mounted to the molded armature. Thus the switch assemblies support the airbag module.