초록 ▼

Arrangements and methods for attaching an airbag cushion wherein the airbag cushion "floats" or is movable relative to an airbag module element extending through an opening in the cushion with a first end of the module element disposed within the cushion inflatable body and a second end of the modul

Arrangements and methods for attaching an airbag cushion wherein the airbag cushion "floats" or is movable relative to an airbag module element extending through an opening in the cushion with a first end of the module element disposed within the cushion inflatable body and a second end of the module element extending out of the cushion inflatable body. Upon deployment of the corresponding airbag cushion, such floating or movable attachment can help avoid stress concentrations and complications associated therewith.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [15.] An airbag module combination comprising:an inflatable airbag cushion, the cushion including an inflatable body defining an opening wherethrough, upon deployment of the cushion, gases can exit to, at least in part, deflate the cushion andan inflator housed within the cush

[ What is claimed is:] [15.] An airbag module combination comprising:an inflatable airbag cushion, the cushion including an inflatable body defining an opening wherethrough, upon deployment of the cushion, gases can exit to, at least in part, deflate the cushion andan inflator housed within the cushion inflatable body, the inflator including at least one longitudinally-extending projection having a longitudinal length and extending through the cushion opening whereby an end of the longitudinally-extending projection extends out of the inflatable body,wherein, upon inflation of the cushion, the cushion opening is movable relative to the longitudinally-extending projection along the longitudinal length thereof and wherein the inflator forms a stop to limit movement of the cushion opening relative to the longitudinal length of the projection.