Airbag tether release mechanism

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2005-06-16

2008-09-02

Hurley, Kevin (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S742000, C280S736000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07419184

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are embodiments of an airbag tether release mechanism for use with airbag inflation systems. In one embodiment, the mechanism includes an initiator positioned within a housing. The initiator is configured such that it provides an inherent seal to prevent the external release of pyrotechnic residues upon deployment. The device may also include a cutter operatively connected with the initiator such that deployment of the initiator actuates the cutter and a tether restraint structure configured to secure a tether until the tether is released by actuation of the cutter.

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