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Airbag compartment enclosure assembly

US11708138B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2021
Grant dateJul 25, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63C2009/0023
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airbag compartment enclosure assembly is disclosed, including a compartment containing an uninflated airbag and a closure device fixed proximate an opening of the compartment. The closure device has an open position allowing expansion of the airbag through the opening and a closed position retaining the uninflated airbag. The closure device includes a first flap extending from a first edge of the opening and a second flap extending from a second, opposing edge of the opening. The first and second flaps are folded over one another in the closed position.

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