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Tension-based airbag mounting system

  • US 7,712,774 B2
  • Filed: 11/06/2006
  • Issued: 05/11/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/06/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An airbag assembly, comprising:

  • an airbag including a mounting surface, the mounting surface configured to be coupled to a vehicle;

    a tensioning mechanism configured to be attached to a vehicle, wherein the tensioning mechanism comprises a one-way locking mechanism and a locking band, wherein the locking band extends through the one-way locking mechanism with a ratcheting configuration that permits the locking band to move linearly in one direction while impeding movement in the opposite direction; and

    an attaching element attached to the mounting surface and interconnecting the mounting surface and the locking band;

    wherein the tensioning mechanism is configured to provide tension along the mounting surface, the attaching element and the locking band upon installation and to keep the mounting surface, the attaching element and the locking band in a tension condition after installation such that the airbag is maintained in a desired position after installation.

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