Air bag module with tether

摘要

An air bag module has an inflator for generating gas and an air bag deployable upon generation of gas by the inflator. The air bag includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The module also includes a tether being external to the air bag. The tether includes an upper end connected to the upper portion of the air bag and a lower end connected to the lower portion of the air bag. The tether is also located adjacent a vehicle occupant when the air bag is deployed. Upon air bag deployment, the occupant engages the tether and the tether pulls the air bag towards the occupant.