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A dynamically deployed device ("DDD") assembly comprising a DDD, an anchor, and a mechanical stop, a vehicle member, a tether, or any other device that stops the rotation of the anchor. The anchor can be pivotally fastened to and stowed inside a vehicle structure member, with a DDD cord fastened to

A dynamically deployed device ("DDD") assembly comprising a DDD, an anchor, and a mechanical stop, a vehicle member, a tether, or any other device that stops the rotation of the anchor. The anchor can be pivotally fastened to and stowed inside a vehicle structure member, with a DDD cord fastened to the end of the DDD anchor opposite the pivot attachment point. Upon deployment, the inflating DDD pulls the DDD cord tight. The DDD cord in turn pulls the anchor down such that the anchor rotates around its pivot attachment point and comes to rest against the stop, member, tether, or other similar device that stops the rotation. In this secured, locked position, the anchor provides a DDD attachment point offset from the vehicle structure member to which the anchor is fastened. Embodiments of the anchor include a link or cam.

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1. A dynamically deployed device assembly for protecting an occupant in a vehicle, wherein the dynamically deployed device assembly is adapted to be pulled taut by a deploying dynamically deployed device, the assembly comprising:(a) a dynamically deployed device having a first cord and a second cord

1. A dynamically deployed device assembly for protecting an occupant in a vehicle, wherein the dynamically deployed device assembly is adapted to be pulled taut by a deploying dynamically deployed device, the assembly comprising:(a) a dynamically deployed device having a first cord and a second cord, the first cord attached to a first vehicle member; (b) an anchor pivotally attached at a first point to a second vehicle member and attached at a second point to the second cord of the dynamically deployed device; and (c) a means for stopping rotation that prevents the anchor from rotating past a predetermined angle.