Close out retainer for side air bag chute
View Patent ↗A close out retainer for a side air bag chute comprising at least two retainer pieces, a bar code wherein a portion of the bar code is printed on said at least two retainer pieces, and a strap connecting that retainer to the side air bag. This close out retainer increases the safety of side air bags by utilizing a retainer that ensures correct installation. Correct installation is only obtained when the bar code printed on each of at least two retainer pieces is aligned and complete.
1. A close out retainer for a side air bag chute comprising:
at least two mating retainer pieces;
a bar code, wherein a different portion of said bar code is printed on each of said at least two mating retainer pieces; and
a strap connecting said retainer to a side air bag.
2. The close out retainer for a side air bag chute as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said at least two retainer pieces further comprise an inner retainer piece and outer retainer piece, said inner retainer piece comprising an inner portion of said bar code and said outer piece comprising an outer portion of said bar code.
3. The close out retainer for a side air bag chute as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said inner retainer piece joins said outer retainer piece, creating said bar code in its engaged position.
4. The close out retainer for a side air bag chute as set forth in claim 3 , wherein said bar code is only read correctly when said inner portion and outer portion of said bar code are joined properly and in the exact orientation anticipated for correct installation.