US 2009/0014987 A1 · Airbag module

Abstract

An airbag module including a gas generator with at least one laterally projecting fastening portion; a generator support; an airbag with an inflation opening; a cover cap; and latching elements for connecting the generator support to the cover cap. The airbag has a plate proximate to the inflation opening, the plate including an opening for the gas generator. Latching elements are provided to hold the plate and the airbag connected thereto, and to hold the fastening portion of the gas generator situated between the generator support and the plate. The plate, at least in the region of these latching elements, is larger than the external dimensioning of the folded airbag in the region of the inflation opening.

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Dependent claims

An airbag module comprising:

a gas generator with at least one laterally projecting fastening portion;
a generator support;
an airbag including an inflation opening;
a cover cap;
and
a plurality of latching elements for connecting the generator support to the cover cap,
wherein the airbag has a plate proximate to the inflation opening, the plate including an opening for the gas generator;
wherein the latching elements are configured to hold the plate and the airbag connected thereto, and to hold the fastening portion of the gas generator situated between the generator support and the plate;
and
wherein the plate, at least in the region of these latching elements, is larger than the external dimension of the folded airbag proximate to the inflation opening.

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