Patent ID: 7431326
Filing Date: 2008-10-07
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An airbag apparatus comprising: a retainer that is configured to support a bottom side of an elongated inflator; and an airbag plate that is configured to be connected to the retainer, wherein the inflator has two ends and is configured to inject pressurized fluid into an airbag body, wherein the airbag plate is configured to be positioned on an upper side of the inflator, wherein, when the retainer and the airbag plate are connected, the airbag plate and the retainer are configured to clamp an edge of a bottom opening of the airbag body, wherein the airbag plate is formed with tongue strips that are configured to abut both ends of the inflator, to inhibit formation of vibrations associated with the inflator, wherein each of the tongue strips has an arrow tip shape, and wherein each of the tongue strips penetrates the airbag body proximate the bottom opening.