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Vehicle occupant restraint system

US12240404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ZF Automotive Germany GmbH · DE

Inventors

Benjamin Weimer · Spraitbach, DE
Werner Freisler · Schwäbisch Gmünd, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 5, 2021
Grant date	Mar 4, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 5, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2021/23146
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle occupant restraint system comprises a vehicle seat (12) including a backrest (14) having a seat back surface (30), and an airbag module (16) integrated in the vehicle seat (12) including an airbag (20) which is L-shaped in a horizontal section plane and includes a cushioning portion (28) positioned along a seat longitudinal direction (L) spaced apart from the seat back surface (30), as well as a connecting portion (26) connecting the cushioning portion (28) to the vehicle seat (12). A fillable head protection chamber (34) projecting from the cushioning portion (28) along a seat vertical direction (H) which includes a head cushioning surface (36) facing the seat back surface (30) is arranged on the cushioning portion (28).

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