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Chamber adjustable stiffness airbag

US11479201B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2021
Grant dateOct 25, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/2642
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention discloses a multiple-chamber airbag structure where the airbag design has at least a stiff lower section to reduce the chest velocity and a soft upper section to meet the HIC requirements. Although stowed and deployed as a unitary airbag, the present invention includes separate chambers, which allows for independent gas inflation and stiffness control with venting.

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