Airbag device
US12337782B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23382
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airbag device installed in a steering wheel of a vehicle and includes: a gas generator that is secured to the steering wheel and generates expansion gas; and an airbag cushion that is expanded and deployed by the expansion gas toward the occupant side. The airbag cushion includes an occupant side panel that faces an occupant when expanded and deployed, a steering side panel that is opposite the occupant side panel, and a side panel that connects both panels at the outer edge of the occupant side panel and the steering side panel. A recessed part is formed near the center of the occupant side panel with the airbag cushion in an expanded and deployed state. A substantially flat part that comes into contact with the face of the occupant is formed in an area above the recessed part of the occupant side panel.
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