Patent ID: 6398255
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: B60Q,B60R

Abstract:
A gas bag arrangement for mounting at a steering wheel of a vehicle, the steering wheel being rotatable about an axis, comprising:a gas bag holder containing an inflatable gas bag having an opening; securing means for the edge of the gas bag surrounding said opening for securing said gas bag to said holder; a cover covering said inflatable gas bag contained in said holder, said cover being adapted to give way when the gas bag inflates; a gas generator provided on a generator carrier and ignitable to generate gas for inflation of said gas bag, said gas generator being disposed within said opening; means for securing said gas bag holder to said steering wheel independently of said gas generator; and means for mounting said gas generator and carrier in a resiliently yielding manner for movement in directions perpendicular to the axis of said steering wheel; wherein said means for mounting said gas generator and carrier is adapted for resiliently mounting said gas generator and carrier on said steering wheel in a manner capable of oscillation relative to said steering wheel and relative to said gas bag holder.