Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for fixing a gas bag in its folded position. The device comprises a one-piece hollow body, which has a U-shaped cross-sectional profile, a first and a second side wall, a connecting web and a flap section formed on the first side wall. A clip connection is provided by means of which the flap section can be connected with the second side wall having a bracket. Two longitudinal slits are incorporated in the flap section and an elastically flexible closure hook is provided which is separated from the flap section by the two longitudinal slits. The closure hook has a thickened free end which when the body is closed engages behind the bracket formed on the second side wall. Further, the invention relates to a side gas bag module.
Abstract:
An apparatus for securing a gas bag module to a vehicle part, more particularly to a steering wheel hub, is provided, in which the vehicle part comprises at least one protruding mounting part having one end split into two webs. The gas bag module has a housing comprising at least one pre-mounted bolt screwed into a side of one of the housing and a part connected thereto. The bolt has a shank engaging between the webs during mounting of the gas bag module on the vehicle part. The bolt has a bolt head and is supported on the mounting part by the bold head in subsequent tightening.
Abstract:
A gas bag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system includes an inflator, a gas bag and at least two fastener bolts. Each of the fastener bolts comprises a fastening projection protruding from the gas bag module for fastening the gas bag module to a vehicle part.
Abstract:
In a method of assembling a component by means of a fastening clip (100), the fastening clip (100) comprising a latching portion (106) and a head element (104), the head element (104) is transferred from a preliminary mounting position to a final mounting position for assembling the component. An enabling element (112) is provided which is transferred from a first position in which a machine-readable code (114) applied on the fastening clip (100) can not be read, to a second position in which the code (114) can be read, when the head element (104) is transferred to the final mounting position.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a fastening device (16) for a preferably tubular inflator (14) on a vehicle part (18), including a holder component (20) to which the inflator (14) can be fastened. The holder component (20) includes a first fastening element (22) and a second fastening element (24) offset in the axial direction (A) for fastening on the vehicle part (18). The holder component (20) includes a lever support (30) adapted to be in contact with the vehicle part (18) and being arranged in the axial direction (A) between the first and second fastening elements (22, 24) and separating the holder component (20) into a first lever arm (32) and a second lever arm (34). The invention further includes a fastening assembly (38) including an inflator (14) and a fastening device (16), the first fastening element (22) includes a hook (26) formed by a nut (50) screwed onto a threaded bolt (48) of the inflator (14) having a head portion (52) and a tapered neck portion (54) allowing a positive connection to the vehicle part (18).
Abstract:
The invention relates to an airbag protection device (10) for a vehicle occupant restraint system that includes an airbag mounting device (12). The airbag mounting device (12) includes first and second mounting members (14) which are mounted to the vehicle (100) spaced apart from each other and a cross-member (16) made of bent wire. An airbag (22) is mounted to the cross-member (16) in the folded state.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a fastening device (16) for a preferably tubular inflator (14) on a vehicle part (18), including a holder component (20) to which the inflator (14) can be fastened. The holder component (20) includes a first fastening element (22) and a second fastening element (24) offset in the axial direction (A) for fastening on the vehicle part (18). The holder component (20) includes a lever support (30) adapted to be in contact with the vehicle part (18) and being arranged in the axial direction (A) between the first and second fastening elements (22, 24) and separating the holder component (20) into a first lever arm (32) and a second lever arm (34). The invention further includes a fastening assembly (38) including an inflator (14) and a fastening device (16), the first fastening element (22) includes a hook (26) formed by a nut (50) screwed onto a threaded bolt (48) of the inflator (14) having a head portion (52) and a tapered neck portion (54) allowing a positive connection to the vehicle part (18).
Abstract:
A holding element that fastens a gas generator in an airbag module has a rigid, elongated base as well as at least one fastening section that allows the holding element to be fastened to a vehicle-fixed part perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the base.
Abstract:
An inflatable side impact airbag for a vehicle occupant protection device comprises an upper edge to attach it in the area of an A-column and of a roof frame of a motor vehicle. The upper edge of the airbag is straight. Further, there is proposed a method of installing such an airbag.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a side gas bag module comprising a gas generator, a gas bag having an elongated shape in its folded condition for covering at least one side window of a motor vehicle and a protective sleeve having longitudinal ends which sleeve surrounds the gas bag in its folded condition. The gas bag has at least one restraint chamber and at least two fittings. The gas generator has at least two gas conduits which are connected with the fittings. The fittings project out from the protective sleeve between the longitudinal ends of the protective sleeve.