Patent ID: 6247721
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A gas bag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system, witha gas bag having a folded part,a gas generator for generating compressed gas,a pressure chamber housing, in which said gas generator is arranged, which surrounds said gas generator and in which said generated compressed gas spreads,an ejection channel in which said folded part of said gas bag is arranged and which predefines an unfolding direction upon inflation of said gas bag,said ejection channel being constructed as a box-shaped separate part with a flange,said pressure chamber housing having a counter flange,said ejection channel being attached to said housing by attaching said flange to said counter flange, andsaid gas bag being clamped immediately between said flange and said counter flange,said ejection channel has an unfolding opening via which said gas bag emerges, andan adhesive strip which at least partially closes said unfolding opening of said ejection channel,said adhesive strip connecting said ejection channel and said pressure chamber housing with each other for shipping of said gas bag module.