AIRBAG INFLATOR MOUNTING APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS

摘要

Methods, apparatus, and systems for coupling an airbag inflator with a housing, such as an airbag module housing or an adapter housing configured to be coupled with an airbag module housing. In some implementations, a housing comprising an opening may be provided. An inflator comprising a collar may be positioned in the housing such that the collar of the inflator extends into, or in some cases through, the opening of the housing. The inflator may be fixedly coupled with the housing by engaging an exterior surface of the inflator collar with at least one engagement structure, such as a retainer clip or crimp formed in a collar sleeve of the housing.

主权项

1. A method for assembling a vehicle airbag assembly, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a housing comprising an opening; providing an inflator comprising a collar, wherein the collar comprises an exterior surface; positioning the collar of the inflator into the opening of the housing such that at least a portion of the exterior surface of the collar is adjacent to a portion of the housing defining the opening; and coupling the inflator with the housing by engaging the exterior surface of the collar with at least one engagement structure such that the engagement structure directly engages the collar and such that the engagement structure directly engages the housing to secure the inflator to the housing.