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Side airbag device

US11440499B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by
7References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 25, 2021
Grant dateSep 13, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23161
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A side airbag device includes an inflator; and a bag-shaped airbag inflatable and deployable in response to a gas upon activation of the inflator. The airbag includes a torso protection portion inflatable and deployable in a space beside a torso of the occupant, a support portion provided on a console box side of the torso protection portion and configured to be pushed onto a top surface of the console box in an inflated and deployed state, and a hip protection portion inflatable and deployable between a hip of the occupant and a lateral portion of the console box. The support portion and the hip protection portion are defined by a continuous chamber. The inflator is positioned from above to below the support portion in a side view of the vehicle. The airbag is mounted on a lateral portion of the vehicle seat via the inflator.

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