Airbag module assembly

US7644949B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• TAKATA-PETRI AG · DE

Inventors

• Nick Eckert · Berlin, DE
• Patrick Isermann · Berlin, DE
• Milan Bachraty · London, GB
• Matthias Liebetrau · Coburg, DE
• Frank Sauer · Princeton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 11, 2007
• Grant date: Jan 12, 2010
• Expiry date: May 11, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R21/201
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A module assembly for an airbag device for protecting occupants of motor vehicles includes a carrier for the assembly, an inflatable airbag packet, a flexible protective envelope, and a fixing mechanism. The airbag packet is fixed to the carrier. The airbag packet is accommodated in the flexible protective envelope. The protective enveloped can be closed off in a gastight manner. The fixing mechanism fixes the airbag packet to the carrier. The fixing mechanism includes a holding element. The holding element, which includes a securing mechanism provided on the carrier to fix the airbag packet to the carrier, extends along an edge of the airbag packet. The securing mechanism is formed integrally on the carrier and is resiliently pivotable with respect to a lateral section of the carrier. Alternatively, the securing mechanism is fixed on the carrier as a separate assembly.