Fastenerless slip-on spring clip for airbag module retention

Details Fastenerless slip-on spring clip for airbag module retention Fastenerless slip-on spring clip for airbag module retention

1997-05-02

1999-11-09

Ellis, Christopher P.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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280732, B60R 2116

Patent

active

059799293

ABSTRACT:
A new and improved fastenerless spring clip is provided for mounting an airbag module assembly in a fixed position behind a breakaway cover formed in the instrument panel of the vehicle. One end of the spring clip includes a slip-on connector which is adapted to slip-engage and self-lock onto a wall surface of the airbag module without requiring special tools or additional fasteners such as rivets. The opposite end of the clip includes a snap-on connector which is adapted to snap-engage and self-lock onto a vehicle mounting bracket that is eventually secured to the vehicle behind the instrument panel.

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Research Diclosure Statement # 346102, Feb. 1993.

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