Inflatable metal bladders for automobile passenger protection
US5615914A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/2359
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed a metallic bladder that is inflated by a gaseous stream generated by a gas generator. The inflatable metallic bladder is useful as a side impact air bag for motorized vehicles. The heat dissipating capability of the metallic bladder permits the use of energetic chemical compositions that generate a high temperature gas and very rapidly inflate the metallic bladder. The heat conducted by the gas is dissipated by the metallic bladder avoiding harm to occupants.
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