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Airbag module, vehicle seat having an airbag module, and vehicle

US11827173B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims

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Assignee

ZF Automotive Germany GmbH · DE

Inventors

Werner Freisler · Schwäbisch Gmünd, DE
Theresa BETZ · Schwäbisch Gmünd, DE
Frederic MYERS · South Bend, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 15, 2020
Grant date	Nov 28, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 15, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2021/23308
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag module (12) comprising a restraint airbag (30) which is inflated in a situation of restraint and, in an inflated state, has a restraining effect on an occupant (16), and at least one backup member (36, 36a, 36b) which, in a restraining state, is at least in portions in contact with the inflated restraint airbag (30) and is configured so that it backs the restraint airbag (30) and in particular absorbs a force (F) applied to the restraint airbag (30) by contacting a vehicle occupant (16), wherein, in the inflated state, the restraint airbag (30) is interposed between the backup member (36, 36a, 36b) and the vehicle occupant (16), wherein the backup member (36, 36a, 36b) is arranged, in an initial state, on or in the airbag module. The invention also relates to a vehicle seat and a vehicle comprising an airbag module according to the invention.

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