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An automotive air bag device offers ready installation in an automobile instrument panel while reducing material and assembly costs and maintaining its structural integrity when activated. An air bag inflation opening, formed in the instrument panel, is surrounded by an internal reinforcement wall.

An automotive air bag device offers ready installation in an automobile instrument panel while reducing material and assembly costs and maintaining its structural integrity when activated. An air bag inflation opening, formed in the instrument panel, is surrounded by an internal reinforcement wall. An air bag lid, which covers the opening, includes an inwardly directed leg which engages the reinforcement wall. A case, which supports an inflator and a diffuser, is fastened to the leg on the lid.

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[What is claimed is:] [1.]an automotive panel having an inner surface and defining an air bag inflation opening;a reinforcement wall on said inner surface of said automotive panel, surrounding a perimeter edge of said air bag inflation opening;an air bag lid;a leg projecting from said air bag lid;an

[What is claimed is:] [1.]an automotive panel having an inner surface and defining an air bag inflation opening;a reinforcement wall on said inner surface of said automotive panel, surrounding a perimeter edge of said air bag inflation opening;an air bag lid;a leg projecting from said air bag lid;an engagement piece disposed on said air bag lid, engaging with said perimeter edge of said air bag inflation opening of said automotive panel, thereby sealing said air bag inflation opening;said reinforcement wall having a portion displaced from said inner-surface of said automotive panel, said portion being proximal to and substantially parallel with said leg along substantially an entire length of said leg;a case attached to said leg;an air bag;said air bag being folded and stored in a space defined by said case and said leg when said automotive air bag device is installed in a vehicle; andan inflator disposed within said case.