Autoliv Asp, Incorporated

Terry S Jones

Michael Ray Hall

Eric Drake

Thomas C Burton

A retention tab unit is disclosed comprising a retention tab configured for attaching an inflatable curtain to a vehicle. The retention tab unit has an energy absorption mechanism that facilitates confinement of the retention tab in an initial configuration wherein the retention tab is not taut. Once the inflatable curtain is deployed, the energy absorption mechanism is configured to release the retention tab from its initial configuration and allow it to be forced into a deployed configuration wherein the retention tab tautly extends from the vehicle.

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Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

Terry S Jones