초록 ▼

An airbag module and mounting. An inflator is received within the cushion, such that the cushion wraps around the back side of the inflator. The inflator includes an extending fastener, and possibly an extending tab. The inflator, or the tab, is partially retained by a receiving structure on the sea

An airbag module and mounting. An inflator is received within the cushion, such that the cushion wraps around the back side of the inflator. The inflator includes an extending fastener, and possibly an extending tab. The inflator, or the tab, is partially retained by a receiving structure on the seat. The fastener extends through another section of the seat, such that securing the fastener secures the entire inflator. Additionally, since the cushion surrounds the inflator, the cushion is also secured. To maintain the cushion in the folded condition, a frangible wrap extends around the cushion and inflator. Upon inflation, the frangible wrap, and the seat covering, are torn by the expanding cushion to permit further expansion. This arrangement eliminates the need for a protective housing for the inflator and cushion. Other mounting arrangements are also provided.

대표청구항 ▼

An airbag module, comprising: an inflator assembly having an elongated body with from and rear ends and at least one gas exit port, said assembly including a mounting tab extending from said rear end, said tab including an aperture therein; a cushion operatively associated with said inflator assembl

An airbag module, comprising: an inflator assembly having an elongated body with from and rear ends and at least one gas exit port, said assembly including a mounting tab extending from said rear end, said tab including an aperture therein; a cushion operatively associated with said inflator assembly, said cushion having a body and an extension, said extension including an opening to receive at least a portion of the inflator which includes said port, and at least said front end of said inflator being received within said extension and said rear end of said inflator extending outward of said opening, said extension being constructed and arranged to maintain said cushion operatively associated with said inflator during gas generation.