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Device for snap-fastening an airbag unit in a subassembly of a motor vehicle, especially in a steering wheel

US8042830B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

TAKATA-PETRI AG · DE

Inventors

David Hagelgans · Lancaster, US
Alexander Weimer · Aschaffenburg, DE
Alexander Krieger · Kleinwallstadt, DE
Steffen Weigand · Aschaffenburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 6, 2007
Grant date	Oct 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 4, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R21/217
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device is provided for snap-fastening an airbag unit in a subassembly of a motor vehicle, especially in a steering wheel of a motor vehicle, snap-in elements that are associated with each other being provided on the airbag unit and on the subassembly of the motor vehicle. In order to be able to snap-secure an airbag unit both to a plate-shaped subassembly and to a subassembly having a lateral wall, at least one snap-in hook is provided on the airbag unit or on the subassembly of the motor vehicle, at least one pivotable plastic snap-in clip being associated therewith on the other subassembly. The snap-in hook engages with said clip in at least one section thereof when in the snap-in position.

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