Apparatus and method for airbag curtain module with secondary attachment device
First Claim
1. An airbag curtain module, comprising:
- an inflatable curtain having a first edge and a second edge, the inflatable curtain being positionable in an uninflated folded state;
a plurality of first attachment members positioned adjacent the first edge of the curtain, the first attachment members being capable of securing a first portion of the module to the interior of a vehicle; and
at least one second attachment member capable of securing a second portion of the module, said second portion being between the first portion of the module and a bottom portion of the module, when the first portion of the module is secured to the interior of the vehicle.
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Abstract
A vehicle occupant restraint module includes an inflatable curtain having a first edge and a second edge. The inflatable curtain can be positioned in a folded state. A covering may partially enclose the inflatable curtain when it is in a folded state. A plurality of first attachment members are spaced along and extend from the first edge of the curtain. The covering is configured with slots to allow the first attachment members to extend through the covering. At least one and preferably multiple second attachment members secured to an out-board side of the covering. The first attachment members are positioned to secure a first portion of the module to a vehicle interior. The second attachment members are positioned to secure a second portion of the module to a vehicle interior below the first portion.
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28 Claims
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1. An airbag curtain module, comprising:
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an inflatable curtain having a first edge and a second edge, the inflatable curtain being positionable in an uninflated folded state;
a plurality of first attachment members positioned adjacent the first edge of the curtain, the first attachment members being capable of securing a first portion of the module to the interior of a vehicle; and
at least one second attachment member capable of securing a second portion of the module, said second portion being between the first portion of the module and a bottom portion of the module, when the first portion of the module is secured to the interior of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A vehicle occupant restraint module, comprising:
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an inflatable curtain having a first edge and a second edge, the inflatable curtain being positionable in an uninflated folded state;
a covering configured to at least partially enclose the inflatable curtain when in the uninflated folded state;
a plurality of first attachment members spaced along the first edge of the curtain, the first attachment members configured to receive a connector for securing the module to the interior of a vehicle; and
a second attachment member secured to an out-board side of the covering. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A vehicle occupant restraint module, comprising:
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an inflatable curtain having a first edge and a second edge, the inflatable curtain being positionable in an uninflated folded state;
a covering configured to at least partially enclose the inflatable curtain in a folded state;
a plurality of first attachment members configured to receive a connector for securing the module to the interior of a vehicle; and
a plurality of magnets secured (in spaced relationship) to an out-board side of the covering, at least one magnet being positioned between a first attachment member and a bottom portion of the covering when the curtain is in a folded state within the covering, and the module is secured to a vehicle interior.
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26. A method for attaching an airbag curtain module to the interior of a vehicle, the module comprises an inflatable curtain configurable in a folded state, a covering configured to at least partially enclose the inflatable curtain in the folded state, a plurality of first attachment members spaced along the first edge of the curtain, and at least one second attachment member secured to an out-board side of the cover between the first attachment member and a bottom portion of the covering, comprising:
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folding the airbag curtain into a predetermined configuration;
securing the covering about the airbag curtain;
securing the first attachment members to the interior of a vehicle; and
securing the second attachment members to the interior of a vehicle at a position below the first attachment members. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28)
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