| 摘要 |
<p>A driver side airbag module (10) mounted on a steering wheel (68) has a housing or base (12), an inflator (20) and an airbag cushion (30). The airbag cushion (30) has a driver facing outer portion (36) and a steering wheel facing inner portion (33) with a vent opening (32). A tether (50) is affixed to an inside surface (37) of the outer portion (36) at a first end (53) and extending rearwardly to a second end (51) affixed to the inner portion (33). A tether vent cover (40) is sewn to the inner surface (31) of the inner portion (33). The tether (50) covers the vent opening (32) on inflation and while under tension blocks and seals the vent opening (32). When the occupant or driver (2) rides into the airbag (30) and upon the front portion contacting the driver (2), the tether (50) slackens and is pushed outward the vent opening (32).</p> |
