Air bag module with clamshell cover

Details Air bag module with clamshell cover Air bag module with clamshell cover

1996-02-29

1997-11-18

Johnson, Brian L.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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2807283, 2807302, 280736, B60R 2120

Patent

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056879873

ABSTRACT:
An air bag module includes an inflator for generating gas and an air bag deployable upon generation of gas by the inflator. The air bag module further includes a canister for housing the inflator and a clamshell cover for housing the air bag. The clamshell cover is attached to the canister. Preferably, the clamshell cover includes first and second halves and a bendable thin hinge portion pivotally connecting the first and second halves. Upon air bag deployment, the air bag breaks open and deploys out through the hinge portion of the clamshell cover.

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