SLIDING CUSHION RETAINER WITH SELF-LOCKING DEVICE

摘要

A retainer ring (12) having expandable slides for attaching a passenger side air bag (14) to an air bag module canister (28). The retainer ring accommodates slight variations in the canister thus permitting the air bag cushion to be securely fastened to the canister without the formation of gaps between the air bag cushion and the canister. This reduces gas leakage from the canister during deployment of the air bag cushion. A self-locking mechanism may also be provided to permit assembly of the retainer ring without the need for fasteners or special tools.