Low mount, easily assembled, air bag passive restraint module
US4360223A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 1981 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23332
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A low-mount, air bag module for the passenger side of an automobile uses two bags that are folded within a housing that is open at one end. One of the bags is for restraining the knees of the passenger to prevent forward sliding in the event of a crash, the other bag being for restraining the torso. The knee bag is inside the torso bag and they are both attached directly to the inflator, the knee bag being arranged to be inflated first. The torso bag then is inflated to prevent forward rotation of the passenger from the hips.
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