Modular airbag housing and method of manufacture

Details Modular airbag housing and method of manufacture Modular airbag housing and method of manufacture

2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Dickson, Paul N. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

Reexamination Certificate

active

07097196

ABSTRACT:
A modular airbag housing and a method for its manufacture are provided. The modular airbag housing is constructed from a plurality of pieces, including a plurality of plates, at least two of which are modular, and an inflator retainer. The housing has a plurality of tabs for attaching to the vehicle. Two hook plates having a plurality of hook members may be attached to the housing. The inflator retainer includes a first half and a second half. Both halves of the retainer include a substantially arcuate outer surface and at least one flange, a securing of the halves fixing a portion of an airbag therebetween. The second half includes a plurality of inflation orifices for directing inflation gas from an inflator unit into an airbag attached to the inflator retainer.

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