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Airbag assemblies with anchored positional tether

US10618494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2017
Grant dateApr 14, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23382
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inflatable airbag, such as a knee airbag, including a positional strap coupled at a first end to an interior surface of the occupant-facing panel. The positional tether extends from within an inflatable chamber of the inflatable airbag and past an exterior surface of the vehicle-facing panel to couple at a second end to an anchor point that is external to the airbag. The positional tether is to be drawn taut during deployment to exert a force on the occupant-facing panel and impact a configuration of the airbag in the deployed state.

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