Abstract: A gas generating system includes a housing having an adapter formed integral with the housing to enable operative coupling of the gas generating system to an associated gas-actuatable device. The adapter may include openings formed therein to enable distribution of gases to an exterior of the housing.
Abstract: A gas bag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system, including a housing (10) for a gas generator and a gas bag which can be unfolded by the latter, and having a cover (16, 18) which can be converted from a closed position into an open position, the cover (16, 18) being connected to the housing (10) by means of at least one hinge (30), is characterized in that the cover (16, 18) is connected to a swivel section (20) which in turn is connected to the housing (10) by means of the hinge (30).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 19, 2000
Date of Patent:
April 2, 2002
Assignee:
TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KG