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Foot protection device

US11945393B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ZF Automotive Germany GmbH · DE

Inventors

Werner Freisler · Schwäbisch Gmünd, DE
Markus Schlipf · Göppingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 30, 2020
Grant date	Apr 2, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 30, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2021/23176
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A foot protection device for a driver (34) of a vehicle including pedals comprises an inflatable first airbag (40) located beneath at least one pedal (10, 12) which, in the inflated state, extends between a bulkhead (24) delimiting the footwell and the associated pedal (10, 12). The first airbag (40) in the inflated state and in a lateral view extends from the bulkhead (24) to the front side of the pedal (10, 12) and laterally encloses the pedal (10, 12) to prevent the foot from bending.

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