Module base element for a vehicle occupant protection system and vehicle occupant protection system

US12090943B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ZF Automotive Germany GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Werner Freisler · Schwäbisch Gmünd, DE
• Erik Hanle · Überlingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 8, 2023
• Grant date: Sep 17, 2024
• Expiry date: Mar 8, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R2021/23146
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a module base element for a vehicle occupant protection system comprising at least one module carrier for receiving at least one airbag module, wherein the airbag module comprises at least one airbag and the airbag is connected to a gas source, especially a gas generator, and comprising a hinged arm having at least one hinged element so that the module carrier can be moved from an idle position to an operating position and from an operating position to an idle position, and comprising a lap restraint element. The present disclosure further describes a vehicle occupant protection system for protecting a vehicle occupant in a vehicle seat comprising at least one restraint element, wherein at least one restraint element of the vehicle occupant protection system is disposed in a module base element according to the present disclosure.