Vehicle pillar release assemblies and related methods
US11167715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/21518
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Pillar release mechanisms and related airbag cushion assemblies. Some embodiments may comprise a curtain airbag assembly comprising an inflator and a curtain airbag cushion configured to be inflated with the inflator. The curtain airbag cushion may extend along an elongated axis and the curtain airbag assembly may be configured to be positioned within and deploy from a panel of a vehicle. The assembly may further comprise a release mechanism coupled with the curtain airbag cushion and configured to be coupled with the panel. The release mechanism may be configured to release the panel using an initial deployment force from the curtain airbag cushion, the initial deployment force being in a direction at least substantially parallel to the elongated axis.
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