Tether retention system for airbag module cover
AssigneeMorton International, Inc.
InventorsMark Rogers, Larry D. Rose
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Abstract
A tether retention system for an airbag module cover includes a channel formed in the side of the reaction canister. One end of the tether includes a loop which is inserted into the channel through a slot. A solid rod is inserted into the channel and through the loop to anchor it in place.
Claims6
In an airbag module for use in a motor vehicle including a reaction canister housing an airbag and an airbag inflator and a module cover displaceable by said airbag upon inflation, the improvement which comprises:
- a tether having first and second ends, the first end being secured to said module cover and the second end forming a loop;
- a retainer rod extending through said loop;
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- a channel enclosing said retainer rod and loop in a fixed position in said motor vehicle to anchor said tether during displacement of said module cover.
In an airbag module for use in a motor vehicle including a reaction canister housing an airbag and an airbag inflator and a module cover displaceable by said airbag upon inflation, the improvement which comprises:
- a tether having first and second ends, the first end being secured to said module cover and the second end forming a loop;
- a retainer rod extending through said loop;
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- positioning means in the form of a channel on said reaction canister enclosing said retainer rod and loop therein to anchor said tether during displacement of said module cover.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.