Patent ID: 6092834
Filing Date: 2000-07-25
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An airbag module comprising:a gas generator;a gas generator support connected with the gas generator;a cover connected with the gas generator support; andan airbag, which is arranged in a folded state between the gas generator support and the cover, said airbag having an opening therein in which the gas generator and the gas generator support is installed, and with passageways near the periphery of said opening into which hooks of at least one of the gas generator support and the cover extend, wherein a sealing shield is fastened to the inside of the airbag, said sealing shield closes the opening in the airbag except for one passage, through which at least part of the gas generator extends into the interior of the airbag, and wherein the sealing shield is pressed against the gas generator support or the gas generator by inflation gas from the gas generator for sealing the airbag, the airbag and the cover are fastened by either the hooks or projections of the gas generator support.