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Airbag module assembly to control gap adjacent airbag cover

US7823908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16References

12Claims

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Assignee

Autoliv ASP, Inc. · US

Inventors

Richard L. Matsu · Plymouth, US
David Palm · Davisburg, US
Vern Phillips · Shelby Charter Township, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 2, 2007
Grant date	Nov 2, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 6, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R21/2037
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airbag module assembly is provided which may be used with a steering wheel unit that controls the gap between a driver airbag cover and adjacent steering wheel features. The airbag module assembly includes an airbag housing for enclosing an airbag in communication with an inflator. The airbag module assembly also includes an airbag cover that is coupled to a cover suspension module, which in turn is coupled to the steering wheel unit. The cover suspension module includes a biasing element disposed within a housing and a locating feature extending from the housing.

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