Concentrator strap for seat-mounted airbag

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9744934
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14909634

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A vehicle seat includes an airbag and a concentrator strap that facilitates simplified assembly and enhanced airbag performance. The concentrator strap includes an attachment feature that cooperates with a corresponding feature of the seat frame in a manner that reduces cost, cycle time, and assembly errors. The concentrator strap extends over the airbag module and into an attachment opening, where an attachment tab engages the seat frame. The concentrator strap can be pre-attached to a seat cover and extended to engage the seat frame after the seat cover is partially installed over the seat frame, as the attachment tab can be configured for engagement without the need for special tools.

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FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE SEATING LLC2800 HIGH MEADOW CIRCLE AUBURN HILLS MI 48326

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lafferty, Lola Capac, US 8 144

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