Driver airbag module and steering device comprising such a driver airbag module

US11945390B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ZF AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY GERMANY GMBH · DE

Inventors

• Constantin Von Roden · Karlstein, DE
• Johannes Morhart · Großostheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 24, 2020
• Grant date: Apr 2, 2024
• Expiry date: Jul 12, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D1/10
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a driver airbag module rotatable about a steering axis. The driver airbag module can include an inflatable airbag and a module housing with a housing axis substantially parallel to the steering axis. The module housing can define a receiving chamber for the folded airbag. The receiving chamber is delimited by a housing front wall that faces a vehicle occupant when the driver airbag module is installed, an opposing housing rear wall axially spaced therefrom, and a housing lateral wall extending between the housing front wall and the housing rear wall. The housing lateral wall has an opening section via which the airbag is unfolded when the driver airbag module is activated, and the housing front wall is inclined relative to the housing rear wall.