Abstract: A key fob includes an upper housing and a lower housing that are attachable by way of a snap fit. A pin on the upper housing interfaces with the lower housing and can be selectively filled with an accessible material to bond and substantially permanently affix the upper housing to the lower housing such that any attempts at disassembly results in evident destruction of the either the upper housing or the lower housing.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a vehicle power junction box includes a first mounting unit and a second mounting unit having a positioning relative to the first mounting unit. A weld bead is positioned between the first mounting unit and the second mounting unit to vibration weld the first mounting unit relative to the second mounting unit.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a vehicle power junction box includes a first mounting unit and a second mounting unit having a positioning relative to the first mounting unit. A weld bead is positioned between the first mounting unit and the second mounting unit to vibration weld the first mounting unit relative to the second mounting unit.

Abstract: A key fob includes an upper housing and a lower housing that are attachable by way of a snap fit. A pin on the upper housing interfaces with the lower housing and can be selectively filled with an accessible material to bond and substantially permanently affix the upper housing to the lower housing such that any attempts at disassembly results in evident destruction of the either the upper housing or the lower housing.

Abstract: An air bag sensor module fastening device for a vehicle is provided includes a vehicle mounting structure having an internally threaded member. A sensor is secured to a base for sensing vibrations caused by a crash of the vehicle. The base has an aperture extending therethrough that is aligned with the internally threaded member. The aperture includes a retaining portion. A fastener for securing the base to the vehicle mounting structure has a shaft with a head and a threaded portion opposite the head. The threaded portion is temporarily retained within the retaining portion in a shipping position. The threaded portion has a minor diameter and the shaft portion has a shaft diameter less than the minor diameter. As a result, the shaft will not be in an interference fit relationship with the retaining portion so that the compressive load of the fastener alone secures the base to the vehicle mounting structure.

Abstract: An air bag sensor module fastening device for a vehicle is provided includes a vehicle mounting structure having an internally threaded member. A sensor is secured to a base for sensing vibrations caused by a crash of the vehicle. The base has an aperture extending therethrough that is aligned with the internally threaded member. The aperture includes a retaining portion. A fastener for securing the base to the vehicle mounting structure has a shaft with a head and a threaded portion opposite the head. The threaded portion is temporarily retained within the retaining portion in a shipping position. The threaded portion has a minor diameter and the shaft portion has a shaft diameter less than the minor diameter. As a result, the shaft will not be in an interference fit relationship with the retaining portion so that the compressive load of the fastener alone secures the base to the vehicle mounting structure.

Abstract: An air bag sensor module fastening device for a vehicle is provided includes a vehicle mounting structure having an internally threaded member. A sensor is secured to a base for sensing vibrations caused by a crash of the vehicle. The base has an aperture extending therethrough that is aligned with the internally threaded member. The aperture includes a retaining portion. A fastener for securing the base to the vehicle mounting structure has a shaft with a head and a threaded portion opposite the head. The threaded portion is temporarily retained within the retaining portion in a shipping position. The threaded portion has a minor diameter and the shaft portion has a shaft diameter less than the minor diameter. As a result, the shaft will not be in an interference fit relationship with the retaining portion so that the compressive load of the fastener alone secures the base to the vehicle mounting structure.

Abstract: A sensor assembly 40 for measuring seatbelt forces includes a first structural member 50 anchored to a vehicle structure and a second structural member 54 mounted for movement relative to the first structural member 50 in response to a seatbelt force (FIG. 2). A thin member 56 is mounted between the first 50 and second 54 structural members and provides a mounting surface for a sensor 58. The thin member 56 responds to movement of the second structural member 54 to provide high strain levels for the normal working range of the sensor 58. The thin member 56 is mounted between the first 50 and second 54 structural members such that the sensor 58 is isolated from movements due to non-axial loads. The first 50 and second 54 structural members are inter-related to define a maximum range of movement between the first 50 and second 54 members. Thus, overload protection is provided to prevent separation of the first 50 and second 54 structural members when a predetermined load limit is exceeded.

Abstract: A sensor assembly 40 for measuring seatbelt forces includes a first structural member 50 anchored to a vehicle structure and a second structural member 54 mounted for movement relative to the first structural member 50 in response to a seatbelt force (FIG. 2). A thin member 56 is mounted between the first 50 and second 54 structural members and provides a mounting surface for a sensor 58. The thin member 56 responds to movement of the second structural member 54 to provide high strain levels for the normal working range of the sensor 58. The thin member 56 is mounted between the first 50 and second 54 structural members such that the sensor 58 is isolated from movements due to non-axial loads. The first 50 and second 54 structural members are inter-related to define a maximum range of movement between the first 50 and second 54 members. Thus, overload protection is provided to prevent separation of the first 50 and second 54 structural members when a predetermined load limit is exceeded.

Abstract: An air bag module for sensing a crash condition of a vehicle mounted on mounting portion of a vehicle. Mounting portion includes at least one slot and fastener receiving structure spaced from the slot. The air bag module includes housing having first and second opposing ends. At least one mounting tab extends from the first end of the housing. Fastener is provided at the second end of housing. Fastener is sized to be received by fastener receiving structure. Mounting tab is constructed and arranged such that when it inserted into the slot in the mounting portion of the vehicle and when fastener is received by fastener receiving structure, mounting tab will deflect to be in a compressive state, with fastener and mounting tab securing air bag module to mounting portion of the vehicle.