Inflatable restraint module with external tether
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1. An air bag module comprising:
- an air bag pack including an inflator and folded air bag of a first width, the air bag capable of inflating upon receipt of inflation gas anda tether having a first portion fixedly attached in relation to one of a portion of the air bag and the inflator, the tether including a second portion comprising a pair of tether flaps or panels configured to envelop opposing sides of the folded air bag, respective distal end regions of the tether flaps or panels positioned in contacting registration to each other, though not attached to each other or attached to another portion of the module, the distal regions of a second width narrower than the first width, a segment of the flaps formed into the contacting registration located adjacent the folded air bag.
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Abstract
An air bag module comprising an air bag pack including an inflator and folded air bag is disclosed; the air bag is capable of inflating upon receipt of inflation gas and includes a tether having a first portion fixedly attached in relation to one of the air bag and the inflator, the tether including a second portion, which is loosely positioned relative to the first portion.
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1. An air bag module comprising:
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an air bag pack including an inflator and folded air bag of a first width, the air bag capable of inflating upon receipt of inflation gas and a tether having a first portion fixedly attached in relation to one of a portion of the air bag and the inflator, the tether including a second portion comprising a pair of tether flaps or panels configured to envelop opposing sides of the folded air bag, respective distal end regions of the tether flaps or panels positioned in contacting registration to each other, though not attached to each other or attached to another portion of the module, the distal regions of a second width narrower than the first width, a segment of the flaps formed into the contacting registration located adjacent the folded air bag. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An air bag module comprising:
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an air bag pack including an inflator and folded air bag, the air bag capable of inflating upon receipt of inflation gas and a tether having a first portion fixedly attached to a portion of the module, the tether including a pair of tether flaps or panels configured to envelop opposing sides of the folded air bag while also positioned on top of the folded air bag, respective distal end regions of the tether flaps or panels positioned in contacting registration to each other though not physically secured to each other, a segment of the flaps in the contacting registration formed into a separatable configuration located adjacent the top of the folded air bag prior to inflation of the air bag, and wherein that portion of the flaps in contacting registration is displaced laterally along an axis of the folded air bag. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. An air bag module comprising:
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an air bag pack including an inflator and folded air bag, the air bag capable of inflating upon receipt of inflation gas and a tether comprising two pieces of material wherein a first portion of each piece is secured directly to portions of the air bag, each piece of material including a second portion together comprising a pair of tether flaps or panels configured to envelop opposing sides of the folded air bag, respective distal end regions of the tether flaps or panels positioned in contacting registration to each other, though not secured to each other, a segment of the flaps formed into the contacting registration located adjacent the folded air bag. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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