Patent ID: 6565113
Filing Date: 2003-05-20
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An air bag module, comprising:a) an inflator having an inflator flange; b) a plurality of mounting studs extending outwardly from said inflator flange; c) an air bag cushion having an inflation opening, said inflation opening being configured and dimensioned to allow a portion of said inflator to be inserted into said air bag cushion, said plurality of mounting studs passing through openings in said air bag cushion; d) a cover having a plurality of retaining members and one or more predetermined tear seams, said plurality of retaining members being configured and dimensioned to allow said plurality of mounting studs to pass there through, each of said plurality of retaining members having a securement tab, said one or more predetermined tear seams being configured to allow portions of said cover to displace when said air bag cushion deploys; e) a base plate being configured and dimensioned to be secured to said cover portion and said plurality of mounting studs; and f) a plurality of securement members extending outwardly from said base plate, said securement members being configured, dimensioned and positioned to secure said air bag module in a pre-deployment position.