Knee airbag
US12370972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23386
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A knee airbag module for a vehicle includes an airbag housing configured to be mounted in an instrument panel of the vehicle at a position above a glove box of the instrument panel. The module also includes a knee airbag comprising overlying panels interconnected along a perimeter connection to define an inflatable volume of the knee airbag. The knee airbag has a stored condition in the airbag housing and is configured to inflate and deploy in a direction that is downward and forward into a footwell of the vehicle.
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