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Diffuser device and incorporation thereof in an inflatable restraint system

US5470105A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1992
Grant dateNov 28, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/261
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A diffuser device, an air bag/diffuser subassembly and an air bag module assembly for use in an inflatable air bag restraint system for use in a motor vehicle are provided. The diffuser device can function as a structural member, gas flow diffuser, heat shield and bag retainer and can serve to reduce the cost/weight of air bag module manufacture and assembly.

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