Inflator securing structure and airbag system
First Claim
1. An inflator securing structure for securing an inflator having substantially cylindrical shape to a retainer in an airbag system, comprising:
- a fixed shaft having a substantially D-shaped cross section and formed at one end of the inflator along an axial direction of the inflator; and
a locking structure having a locking hole with a substantially D shape and formed in the retainer so that the locking hole is engaged with the fixed shaft,wherein one of the fixed shaft and the locking hole has at least one groove, and other of the fixed shaft and the locking hole has at least one convex portion engaging the groove.
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Abstract
An inflator securing structure for securing an inflator having substantially cylindrical shape to a retainer in an airbag system includes a fixed shaft having a substantially D-shaped cross section and formed at one end of the inflator along an axial direction of the inflator; and a locking structure forming a locking hole having a substantially D shape and formed in the retainer so that the locking hole is engaged with the fixed shaft. One of the fixed shaft and the locking hole has at least one groove, and other of the fixed shaft and the locking hole has at least one convex portion so as to engage with the groove.
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8 Claims
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1. An inflator securing structure for securing an inflator having substantially cylindrical shape to a retainer in an airbag system, comprising:
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a fixed shaft having a substantially D-shaped cross section and formed at one end of the inflator along an axial direction of the inflator; and a locking structure having a locking hole with a substantially D shape and formed in the retainer so that the locking hole is engaged with the fixed shaft, wherein one of the fixed shaft and the locking hole has at least one groove, and other of the fixed shaft and the locking hole has at least one convex portion engaging the groove. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An airbag system comprising:
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a folded airbag; a substantially cylindrical inflator for inflating the airbag, said inflator having a fixed shaft formed at one end thereof extending along an axial direction of the inflator, said fixed shaft having a substantially D-shaped cross section and at least one convex portion or groove at an outer portion thereof; and a retainer for receiving the folded airbag and the inflator, said retainer having an inflator attaching portion having a substantially D-shape hole for receiving the fixed shaft, and at least one groove or convex portion formed around the hole and engaging the at least one convex portion or groove of the fixed shaft. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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