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Air bag mounting system

  • US 5,176,400 A
  • Filed: 07/09/1991
  • Issued: 01/05/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/09/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An air bag mounting system for assembling an air bag having a mounting flange with an air bag inflator and for thereafter assembling the assembled air bag and inflator with a preselected surface of an automotive vehicle, the air bag mounting system comprising:

  • a module housing, and a retaining ring;

    the module housing having a plurality of through apertures therein;

    the apertures defining inner walls surfaces;

    the air bag mounting flange being disposed between the module housing and the retaining ring;

    the retaining ring having a plurality of integral projecting pins located for insertion into the apertures; and

    the projecting pins having lateral side surfaces formed to engage the aperture inner wall surfaces in a frictioned interference fit capable of holding the module housing, the air bag, and the retaining ring together in a pre-assembled condition, ready for further assembly with the inflator, wherein the inner walls of the apertures, and the projecting pins are composed of a malleable material.

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