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Aspirated air cushion restraint system

US5207450A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1991
Grant dateMay 4, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An air cushion restraint system (ACRS) particularly adapted for a driver's-side motor vehicle applications. The ACRS incorporates a conventional inflator mounted to a base plate defining aspiration apertures which allow ambient air to supplement inflation gases generated by the inflator during air bag deployment.

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