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Cover retention in occupant restraint installations

  • US 5,520,409 A
  • Filed: 12/15/1992
  • Issued: 05/28/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for retaining a cover in an occupant restraint module assembly, said method comprising the steps of:

  • applying a band of heat shrinkable material about the periphery of the assembly comprising a reaction housing, an inflator, an uninflated air bag and the cover to form a banded assembly, andheating the banded assembly to effect shrinkage of said band with the shrunk band of material serving to secure said cover to said housing during bag deployment.

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