Gas bag protective device

US5536041A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• TRW Repa GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Dominique Acker · Mühläckerle, DE
• Gunter Maier · Donzdorf, DE
• Thomas Herpich · Uhingen, DE
• Michael Stutz · Radolfzell, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 31, 1995
• Grant date: Jul 16, 1996
• Expiry date: May 31, 2015

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R21/232
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

In a gas bag protective device for a vehicle occupant with an inflatable gas bag, a gas generator with a plurality of gas outlet openings and a generally tubular diffusor surrounding the gas generator and provided with a plurality of gas distribution openings are located within the gas bag. A casing is provided for accommodating the gas bag in a folded condition, the diffusor and the gas generator.