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Airbag tether release mechanism

  • US 20060284404A1
  • Filed: 06/16/2005
  • Published: 12/21/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An airbag tether release mechanism, comprising:

  • a housing;

    an initiator positioned within the housing, wherein the initiator is configured such that it provides an inherent seal to prevent the external release of pyrotechnic residues upon deployment;

    a cutter operatively connected with the initiator such that deployment of the initiator actuates the cutter; and

    a tether restraint structure configured to secure a tether until the tether is released by actuation of the cutter.

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