Air bag reaction canister having softened edges.

摘要

The reaction canister comprises at least one side wall having an edge, and a housing for at least an inflator and an air bag chute for use in housing a stored air bag and guiding the air bag upon deployment, and being adapted for installation behind, and adjacent to, an automotive panel. A first resilient, impact energy absorbing element is joined to and extends adjacent the edge of the side wall whereby the element is deformable upon impact by forced displacement of the panel to absorb impact energy transmitted to it. The element is sufficiently resilient to absorb at least 5 millimetres of linear displacement with the element comprising a smooth surface adjacent the air bag upon deployment.