Hooded heat shield for an automotive air bag cushion
US5520415A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23123
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat resistant fabric shield that protects the inside surfaces of the top and side sections of an air bag cushion is disclosed. The fabric shield is attached to the air bag cushion adjacent to the gas inlet opening. Upon deployment of the cushion the fabric shield is moved into position by the flow of hot gases from the inflator to protect the inside surfaces of the cushion from the hot gases. After deployment the fabric shield falls into position on top of the inflator thus protecting and insulating the cushion from the hot inflator.
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