Patent ID: 9469266
Filing Date: 2016-10-18
CPC Classification: B60R

Claim Text:
1. An inflator attachment structure for attaching an inflator of an airbag apparatus to a retaining member of the airbag apparatus, comprising: a first flange member including a first cylindrical part having a shape matching a substantially cylindrical projecting part provided on a lateral surface of the inflator, and including a first flange part extending outwardly in a radial direction from the first cylindrical part, the first flange member being pressed onto and engaged with the inflator from one side of the projecting part in an axial direction; and a second flange member including a second cylindrical part having a shape matching the projecting part, and including a second flange part extending outwardly in a radial direction from the second cylindrical part, the second flange member being pressed onto and engaged with the inflator from another side of the projecting part in the axial direction, wherein the first flange member includes a securing part for use in bolt securement to the retaining member, and wherein the second flange member is nipped between the first flange member and the retaining member when the first flange member is bolt-secured to the retaining member.