US 8,683,658 B2 · Airbag clamp

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for utilizing an airbag clamp for securing an airbag onto an inflating tube of an airbag system. An embodiment of the present invention includes a body, a first engaging portion, and a second engaging portion. The body may be capable of surrounding the device, wherein the body may include a first end and a second end that are capable of moving towards each other. The first engaging portion may be located at a first end, wherein the first engaging portion may include at least one plate. The second engaging portion may be located at the second end, wherein the second engaging portion may include at least one plate. The engaging portions may be capable of being fitted together and the plates may be capable of being fastened together to secure the clamp around the material and device.

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Dependent claims

A clamp for securing material to a device, the clamp comprising:

a body configured to surround said device, said body having a first end and a second end, wherein at least one of said first and second ends are configured to move towards the other of said first and second ends in a first direction;
a first engaging portion located at said first end, said first engaging portion including a first pierced portion;
a second engaging portion located at said second end, said second engaging portion including a second pierced portion;
and
wherein said first or second engaging portions overlaps the other of said first or second engaging portions and said first and second pierced portions are punctured together in a second direction, said second direction being generally perpendicular to said first direction whereby said engaging portions are locked together, said body is secured around said material and device and said body applies a load to said device.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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