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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 16, 1997
Filed:
Oct. 17, 1995
S Mark Bunker, Ogden, UT (US);
Daniel G Minert, Clearfield, UT (US);
David J Green, Brigham City, UT (US);
Davin G Saderholm, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
J Kirk Storey, Farmington, UT (US);
Morton International, Inc., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
An airbag module and mounting. An inflator is received within the cushion, such that the cushion wraps around the back side of the inflator. The inflator includes an extending fastener, and possibly an extending tab. The inflator, or the tab, is partially retained by a receiving structure on the seat. The fastener extends through another section of the seat, such that securing the fastener secures the entire inflator. Additionally, since the cushion surrounds the inflator, the cushion is also secured. To maintain the cushion in the folded condition, a frangible wrap extends around the cushion and inflator. Upon inflation, the frangible wrap, and the seat covering, are torn by the expanding cushion to permit further expansion. This arrangement eliminates the need for a protective housing for the inflator and cushion. Other mounting arrangements are also provided.