Airbag cushion assembly with horn switch pocket

摘要

A vehicle safety airbag cushion assembly (50) including an airbag cushion (52) with an open mouth (59) surrounded by a collar (58) and a strap (54) for holding the cushion (52) in a folded state prior to deployment. A first end (67) of the strap has a strap collar (62) which is connected to the airbag collar (58) and a second end (68) with tabs (72) which break away from the remainder of the strap upon deployment of the cushion. An open rectangular pocket (56) sewn to the strap (54) accommodates a horn switch (93) immediately below a horn activation face (97) of a cover (88) of an associated airbag module (85). The pocket may alternatively be sewn directly to the cushion. Bolts (91) and nuts (92) clamp the cushion collar (58) and the strap, if included, between an annular retainer (89) and a housing (87) of the module.