Airbag tie back
AssigneeTakata Restraint Systems, Inc.
InventorDaniel A. Heath
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Abstract
A simple string device 1 is used to retain an airbag in its folded position. The string device 1 is comprised of a string 10 formed in a loop or various types of loops, according to particular airbag configurations. The string device 2 is looped over securing studs 46 which protrude from the base 41 of the airbag assembly and are used to secure the airbag unit to a mounting structure. The string device 1 is then looped over the folded airbag 44 and looped around the securing studs 46 from the opposite direction, thus securing the folded airbag 44 in position.
Claims6
A retention system for an airbag assembly having an airbag and a base having at least one securing stud protruding therefrom comprising:
- a looped string positioned over said airbag to secure said airbag in an uninflated, folded position.
A method of retaining an airbag to a base comprising the steps of:
- folding an uninflated airbag proximate said base;
- looping a string over said folded airbag;
- and
- securing said string to said base.
A method of retaining an airbag to an airbag base having at least one securing stud protruding therefrom comprising the steps of:
- folding an uninflated airbag proximate said base;
- forming a loop with a length of string;
- placing a first end of said string loop around said securing stud;
- wrapping said string loop over said airbag and;
- placing a second end of said string loop around said securing stud.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.