Driver side inflatable air bag system and method of assembly

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1992-02-14

1994-01-11

Mitchell, David M.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

280728A, B60R 2116

Patent

active

052774422

ABSTRACT:
An air bag system includes (i) a vehicle steering wheel having a structural frame which includes an integral retainer, (ii) a cover which together with the retainer forms a container, (iii) an inflator which is at least partially disposed within the container and which is coupled to the retainer, and (iv) an air bag which is disposed within the container and which includes a beaded perimeter that defines a gas inlet opening and that is captured between the inflator and the retainer thereby coupling the air bag to the retainer. To assemble the air bag system, the air bag is preassembled with the inflator by securing its beaded perimeter to the inflator. The inflator is then inserted into the retainer in such a manner that the beaded perimeter is captured intermediate the inflator and the retainer. Next, the inflator is coupled to the retainer and the cover is coupled to the steering wheel to form a container for the air bag.

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