Patent ID: 6106001
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A gas bag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising a generally trough-shaped housing, a folded gas bag and an insert for insertion into said housing, said housing having a first face wall portion with a first opening, and a tubular inflator having a main body and being inserted into the housing through said first opening in said first face wall of said housing, wherein:said housing having opposed first and second end wall portions and respective first and second supporting faces for said insert extending from and substantially perpendicular to the end wall portions;said insert comprises outwardly extending integral rim portions operatively engaging an inflation opening in said gas bag;said insert is provided with an integral guide plate extending substantially the length between said supporting faces and substantially parallel and slightly spaced from inner surface areas of said housing;said insert comprises, opposite the first opening in said first face wall of said housing, a corresponding first opening in a first wall portion of said insert for passage of said inflator;said main body of said inflator protrudes outwardly from said first opening in said first face wall of said housing; andsaid insert is fastened to said rim portions against said supporting faces of said housing.