Curtain airbag with anti-twist structures
US11760298B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/237
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle includes a curtain airbag (CAB) having a packaged condition in which the CAB is rolled and/or folded to be installed along a roof rail in a vehicle. The CAB is configured to be inflated and deployed along a side structure of the vehicle structure. The apparatus includes an anti-twist structure for being positioned within the rolls and/or folds to inhibit relative twisting of the packaged CAB within the rolls and/or folds. The apparatus includes a CAB mount for extending about and supporting the packaged CAB in the vehicle. The CAB mount cooperates with the anti-twist structure to fix the position and orientation of the anti-twist structure, and thus the packaged CAB, relative to the vehicle.
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