Airbag with extendable member
US12097820B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23542
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle includes an airbag inflatable from a stored condition to a deployed condition in which the airbag is positioned to help protect the vehicle occupant. The airbag includes an extendable member comprising one or more slits formed in the airbag material. Each slit has a concave configuration defining an extendable portion of the extendable member that is movable relative to the remainder of the extendable member to extend the reach of the extendable member. According to one aspect, the extendable member can form a mounting tab for mounting the airbag in the vehicle. According to another aspect, the extendable member can form a wrapping structure for maintaining the airbag in a packaged condition for installation in the vehicle.
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