摘要 |
<p>An energy absorbing rotatable fastener 100 to attach curtain air bags to a vehicle body includes a metal clip 300 with a rectangular central aperture 302 and inward flanges 304 on opposing sides of the aperture. A molded pin 200 includes a manipulation portion 202 and an energy absorption portion 204 supported on the clip with a biasing element 214 urging the pin outward. The pin and clip connect an air bag tab 60 and body plate 50 and the pin is rotatable in an arc of 45° to place the energy absorption portion in an energy absorbing position between the tab and body plate. The pin and clip each provide energy absorption on air bag deployment. In one form, the manipulation portion of the pin includes a drive cap 800 that provides ninety degrees (90°) of lost motion.</p> |