Side air bag incorporated in vehicle outer armrest
US5531470A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/2173
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle side impact air bag system is disclosed wherein the air bag is located in an outboard armrest pivotably attached to a vehicle seat. During a collision, a cover panel located over an aperture in the outboard side of the armrest releases, and the air bag deploys outwardly through the aperture away from the occupant and against the vehicle door. Preferably, the air bag fills the entire space between the occupant and the door in order to protect the torso, neck and head of the occupant during the collision. The inventive system may be used with a vertically movable door or with a conventional door.
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