Patent · US Expired

Air bag apparatus for impact protection

US5527062A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 17, 1992
Grant dateJun 18, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T225/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An air bag apparatus for impact protection in motor vehicles comprises a unit, which is adapted to be installed so as to be concealed behind an exit opening provided in the front part of the passenger compartment and comprises an air bag, a gas generator, and a housing, which accommodates the air bag and the gas generator. To protect the air bag the opening in the housing is closed by a film which is attached to the outside surface of the housing.

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