Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Patent
1991-04-22
1992-10-06
Olszewski, Robert P.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
280731, B60R 2116
Patent
active
051525496
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle safety apparatus includes an inflator for inflating a vehicle occupant restraint such as an air bag, a support plate for attaching the inflator to the steering wheel of the vehicle, and a retainer for mounting the inflator on the support plate. The retainer has a fastening portion for fastening the retainer to the support plate, and a clamping portion for clamping the inflator to the support plate. At least one lead wire extends from the inflator and terminates in the wire connector. A portion of the inflator projects through an opening in the support plate. The inflator has a radially outwardly extending flange portion larger in diameter than the opening in the support plate. The clamping portion of the retainer clamps the flange portion of the inflator against the support plate. The retainer supports the wire connector in position relative to the inflator. The retainer also shields the lead wire of the inflator.
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Milef Boris
Olszewski Robert P.
TRW Inc.
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