Inventors:
David B. Johnson - Brigham City UT
John L. Sabin - Kaysville UT
Scott B. Okelberry - Logan UT
Assignee:
Morton International, Inc. - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B60R 2120
Abstract:
The internal tether of a driver's side automotive airbag is of one or two members, each having a plurality of radial straps. Central portions of the tether are sewn to the airbag front panel by a seam which includes a linear portion crossing the center line of each of the radial strips. In the case of a square seam, the square has rounded corners of a radius suitable for gradually transferring the load from the tether to the front panel to reduce stress concentrations.