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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 06, 2006
Applicants:
Abraham J. Mitchell, Logan, UT (US);
Kurt Gammill, Layton, UT (US);
Inventors:
Abraham J. Mitchell, Logan, UT (US);
Kurt Gammill, Layton, UT (US);
Assignee:
Autoliv ASP, Inc., Ogden, UT (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 21/16 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An airbag assembly comprises a tensioning mechanism including a clutch is disclosed. The tensioning mechanism maintains the airbag in a desired position upon installation. In one embodiment, an inflatable curtain is coupled to a spool clutch and fastener via a tether to provide tension along the longitudinal mounting surface of the inflatable curtain during its installation adjacent the vehicle roof rail.