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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 26, 1996
Filed:
Mar. 20, 1995
Davin G Saderholm, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Kirk Rasmussen, West Point, UT (US);
Brian M Shaklik, Bountiful, UT (US);
Morton International, Inc., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
This invention relates to a clamping structure for assembling an automotive air bag to an automotive air bag inflator. The clamping structure includes an annular retainer ring and module housing. Integral 'L' shaped tabs or studs descending from the annular retainer are designed to pass through radial slots in the air bag and module housing. The tab or stud is formed to have an 'L' shape with the short leg of the 'L' having a slight angle. Then as the retainer is rotated into place, the short leg of the 'L' shaped tab or stud will be forced into contact with the housing and clamp the assembly together.