Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Patent
1996-12-17
1998-09-08
Culbreth, Eric D.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
2807302, 280736, 280742, B60R 2116
Patent
active
058034862
ABSTRACT:
An air bag module includes an inflator and an air bag for inflation upon the discharge of gas by the inflator. The module further includes a mounting and diffuser bracket for securing the inflator and air bag to the vehicle. The mounting and diffuser bracket includes a diffuser portion positioned radially outward of the discharge end of the inflator. The diffuser portion preferably includes wing portions substantially surrounding the discharge ports of the inflator such that upon discharge of gas by the inflator, the wing portions redirect and diffuse the discharging inflator gas into the air bag. Advantageously, the wing portions also provide a localized heat shield for the air bag.
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U.S. application No. 08/618,322, Logan et al., filed Mar. 19, 1996.
Doxey Mark Harvey
Fisher Margaret Ann
Sparkman John Paul
Spencer Graham Thornton
Webber James Lloyd
Culbreth Eric D.
General Motors Corporation
Marra Kathryn A.
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