Passenger airbag installation verification tool and methods
US9434058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53913
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A number of variations may include a product including an installation device having a plurality of pillars which are constructed and arranged to accept a passenger airbag housing; wherein at least one sensor or switch is attached to the installation device which may physically engage at least one tab during the installation process and which may provide electronic feedback of the installation results. A number of variations may include a method including placing a passenger airbag assembly having at least one lock feature onto an instrument panel chute having at least one tab feature; placing the installation device having at least one sensor or switch attached to it onto the passenger airbag assembly; pressing down on the installation device to engage the at least one lock feature with the at least one tab feature; and wherein the at least one sensor or switch provides electronic feedback of the installation results.
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