Patent · US Expired

Two-stage air bag system

US4213635A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1978
Grant dateJul 22, 1980
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Expiry dateNov 13, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/2648
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A two-stage air bag system which includes an air bag, a first pressure device for supplying first stage expansive pressure to the air bag when an impact is detected, a second pressure device for supplying second stage expansive pressure to the air bag and a delayed ignition signal generator responsive to the magnitude of the first stage expansive pressure for activating the second pressure device when the magnitude of the first stage expansive pressure exceeds a predetermined value.

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