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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2001
Filed:
Dec. 15, 1998
Daniel R. Sutherland, Eastpointe, MI (US);
Matthew G. Bombard, Washington, MI (US);
Paul A. Bowers, Ray, MI (US);
TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc., Lyndhurst, OH (US);
Abstract
An apparatus (,) includes a retainer ring configured to overlie an edge portion (,) of an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (,) adjacent to an opening (,) defined by the edge portion (,). A mounting stud projects from the retainer ring. In a one embodiment, the mounting stud (,) has a central axis (,) and a free end (,) spaced from the retainer ring (,) along the axis (,). The peripheral size and shape of the mounting stud (,) are uniform fully between the retainer ring (,) and the free end (,). The mounting stud (,) further has an axially extending bore (,) configured to receive a screw-threaded fastener (,). In an additional embodiment, the mounting stud (,) is receivable through an aperture (,) in a reaction structure (,). The mounting stud (,) and a key (,) are configured to snap together into an interlocked condition in which the key (,) blocks withdrawal of the mounting stud (,) from the aperture (,) in the reaction structure (,).