Airbag restraint unit and method of producing same

Details Airbag restraint unit and method of producing same Airbag restraint unit and method of producing same

1996-04-24

1998-07-07

English, Peter C.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

280740, B60R 2120, B60R 2126

Patent

active

057757240

ABSTRACT:
An airbag restraint unit for a front seat passenger aside a driver in an automotive vehicle comprises a casing having upper and lower chambers. An inflator for ejecting gas is disposed in the lower chamber of the casing. An airbag is disposed in the upper chamber of the casing to inflate and deploy upon being supplied with gas from the inflator. A mid-retainer is disposed in the casing and located between the inflator and the airbag. The casing includes a first engagement section having opposite first and second engagement surfaces inclined to gradually approach in a direction toward the airbag. First and second installation holes are formed respectively at the first and second engagement surfaces of the casing. The mid-retainer includes a second engagement section having opposite first and second engagement surfaces engaged respectively with the first and second engagement surfaces of the first engagement section of the casing. First and second fastening members are formed projecting respectively from the first and second engagement surfaces of the second engagement section of the mid-retainer. The first and second fastening members of the mid-retainer are inserted respectively into the first and second installation holes of the casing.

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