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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 22, 2005
Kei Tsujimoto, Hikone, JP;
Yoshitaka Matsui, Kanzaki-gun, JP;
Wataru Nakazawa, Higashiomi, JP;
Takata Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The positioning of an airbag plate with respect to an inflator is achieved so as to prevent the generation of a rattle that may otherwise be caused by vibrations during vehicle travel. The bottom side of a column-shaped inflator that injects pressurized fluid is supported by a retainer. An opening edge of an airbag body is clamped between an airbag plate and the retainer when the airbag plate, which is located on the upper side of the inflator, is engaged with the retainer. The edge of the bottom opening of the airbag body is clamped between the airbag plate and the inflator. In one embodiment, shoulders, which are provided on the airbag plate, abut both ends of the inflator. In another embodiment, tongue strips, which are provided on the airbag plate, abut both ends of the inflator.