Abstract: An attachment system for retaining an accessory on an extruded module reaction can of a vehicle safety restraint system. At least one channel is formed integrally with the reaction can during extrusion thereof. An extruded attachment clip includes a pair of resilient legs and a rounded body part joining the legs together. The body portion of the attachment clip forms a cavity capable of receiving the accessory. The legs of the attachment clip are attachable to the channel of the reaction can to secure the accessory thereon. The extruded clip design of the present invention thus snaps onto a channel extruded into the reaction can, eliminating the need for expensive secondary manufacturing operations and assembly procedures.

Abstract: A an airbag cushion attachment section which may be assembled in the flat condition, and a method of assembling same. The attachment section takes the form of a tubular section having longitudinal ends. One end is attached to the cushion main body. The other end includes fabric loop portions which may be used to secure the cushion to a housing using rods. The tubular mounting section is formed by two fabric pieces, each forming 180.degree. of the tubular mounting section. The two fabric pieces may each have the fabric loops folded over and sewn while the fabric pieces are flat. Thereafter, the two fabric pieces are laid one upon the other, and the lateral edges sewn together while still in the flat condition. The fabric pieces may then be spread apart into the tubular form for assembly to the cushion main body. The sewing in the flat condition permits automated assembly of the attachment section.

Abstract: A system for installing the keyed stud of a cylindrical inflator into a keyed opening in the endwall of a passenger side airbag reaction module canister includes a special alignment tool. The tool has a profile which matches that of the stud and opening. It is inserted into the opening and engages and aligns the stud which is then moved into the opening.