Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-22
2008-10-07
Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3616)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
C280S732000, C280S740000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07431326
ABSTRACT:
The positioning of an airbag plate with respect to an inflator is achieved so as to prevent the generation of a rattle that may otherwise be caused by vibrations during vehicle travel. The bottom side of a column-shaped inflator that injects pressurized fluid is supported by a retainer. An opening edge of an airbag body is clamped between an airbag plate and the retainer when the airbag plate, which is located on the upper side of the inflator, is engaged with the retainer. The edge of the bottom opening of the airbag body is clamped between the airbag plate and the inflator. In one embodiment, shoulders, which are provided on the airbag plate, abut both ends of the inflator. In another embodiment, tongue strips, which are provided on the airbag plate, abut both ends of the inflator.
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Matsui Yoshitaka
Nakazawa Wataru
Tsujimoto Kei
Foley & Lardner LLP
Morris Lesley D.
Spisich George D.
Takata Corporation
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