Safety arrangement
US6129376A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23176
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A safety arrangement in a motor vehicle includes a support (8) located on the floor (2) of a motor vehicle in front of the front seat (1). The support (8) has an upper surface which is raised to an elevated position to provide yieldable support for the feet of the occupant of the vehicle if an accident occurs. The support (8) may comprise an air-bag associated with a gas generator (6) and a crash sensor (5). When an accident occurs, the feet of the occupant of the vehicle are raised to an elevated position.
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