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Airbag module

US11807165B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2020
Grant dateNov 7, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23169
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A representative configuration of an airbag module including a folded or rolled airbag cushion, an inflator provided in the airbag cushion, and a case type housing for stowing the airbag cushion, wherein the housing is rectangular shaped in cross-sectional view and includes a first member forming at least one side wall of the rectangular shape, a second member that forms the remaining two or more side walls of the rectangular shape, and a rotational shaft connecting the first member and the second member enabling mutual relative rotation, and upon expansion and deployment of the airbag cushion, one of either the first member or second member rotates relative to the other around the rotational shaft causing the opening of an upper part of the case type housing to open up.

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