Patent ID: 7380817
Filing Date: 2008-06-03
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An improved airbag module retention assembly for attachment to a steering wheel comprising: an airbag module housing having an airbag cover attached thereto and an airbag stored therein, the airbag housing having two pairs of attachment legs; a base plate assembly having a base plate with a pair of mounting brackets pivotally attached on ends to hinge supports projecting from the base plate and being linearly movable relative to the hinge supports; and a resilient member for returning the airbag module assembly to a resting position upon activation of a horn, the resilient member being interposed between one mounting bracket and the base plate; wherein the pair of mounting brackets are connected by a pin and a slot and each end of a mounting bracket is attached to an attachment leg of the air bag module housing assembly and movement of the airbag module housing assembly is constrained to a displacement parallel to an axis of rotation of the steering wheel.