Patent ID: 6409209
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An airbag apparatus comprising:a base member including an inflator-reception area having an opening, a peripheral wall extending rearwardly around the opening and an inward flange disposed in a rear end of the peripheral wall to extend inwardly therefrom and form a center opening, an airbag situated above the base member, an airbag-fitting member disposed on the base member to attach the airbag between the airbag-fitting member and the base member and including a capping portion having an opening, a peripheral wall extending forwardly around the opening and an inward flange disposed in a front end of the peripheral wall to extend inwardly therefrom and form a center opening, an inflator for generating gas to inflate the airbag, said inflator having a smooth side face without a projection projecting outwardly from the side face of the inflator and being disposed in the openings of the inflator-reception area and the capping portion, said inflator being held between the inward flanges of the inflator-reception area and the capping portion and fixed to the base member by the airbag-fitting member, and a module cover for covering the airbag in a folded condition.