Releasable tether retention system
US7832763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/8858
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A releasable tether retention system is provided. The system includes a housing, a cutting member slidably coupled to the housing, and a tether holder secured to the tether for attaching a tether to the housing. At least a first portion of the tether holder is coupled to the housing along a path of sliding motion of the cutting member so as to enable the cutting member to at least partially sever the tether holder during sliding motion of the cutting member. A vehicle occupant protection system and an airbag module including the releasable tether retention system are also disclosed.
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