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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2011
David W. Schneider, Waterford, MI (US);
John F. Witt, Jr., Clinton Township, MI (US);
David W. Schneider, Waterford, MI (US);
John F. Witt, Jr., Clinton Township, MI (US);
Autoliv ASP, Inc., Ogden, UT (US);
Abstract
Airbag covers include a covering portion adapted to at least substantially cover a portion of an airbag housing, and a plurality of tabs positioned to extend at least substantially transverse from the covering portion. The plurality of tabs are adapted to be coupled with a portion of an airbag housing. Each tab comprises an opening therein, and at least one tab of the plurality of tabs comprises at least one tear seam. Airbag modules including such covers further comprise a housing including an inflatable cushion and an inflator disposed at least partially therein. The housing comprises a plurality of cover retention components, each including a portion thereof disposed within an opening of a respective tab of the airbag cover. In forming an airbag cover, a covering portion with a plurality of tabs transversely extending therefrom are formed, and at least one tear seam is formed in at least one tab.