Patent ID: 6302432
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An apparatus comprising:an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device having a portion defining an inlet opening;an inflator having a housing and a mounting flange projecting from said housing, said housing extending through said inlet opening into said vehicle occupant protection device;a retainer for location in said vehicle occupant protection device and for extending circumferentially around said housing;a reaction plate having a base portion and at least one spring finger attached to said base portion, said spring finger having a support surface for engaging a first side of said mounting flange; andat least one fastener for securing said retainer, said protection device, and said reaction plate together as an assembly with a first surface portion of said retainer engaging and clamping said portion defining said inlet opening against a second side of said mounting flange and a second surface portion of said retainer clamping said portion defining said inlet opening against said base portion of said reaction plate.