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Airbag inflatable across opening in vehicle body

US11332094B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2020
Grant dateMay 17, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23192
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An assembly for a vehicle includes a vehicle body having an opening. The assembly includes a track supported by the vehicle body. The track extends along the opening. The assembly includes an airbag supported by the vehicle body. The airbag is slidably engaged with the track. The airbag is inflatable across the opening and along the track to an inflated position. The assembly includes a pyrotechnic device supported by the vehicle body and connected to the airbag. The airbag is slidable along the track by the pyrotechnic device to the inflated position.

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