Apparatus for positioning an inflated air bag
US6315323A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/2171
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle occupant protection apparatus (10) comprises an inflatable device (18) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle. At least one tether (82, 84, 86, 88) is connected with the inflatable device (18) to control the location of the inflatable device when inflated. The occupant protection apparatus (10) includes at least one sensor (140) for sensing at least one condition relevant to a determination of where to locate the inflatable device (18) when inflated. The occupant protection apparatus (10) also includes a tether tension control mechanism (102, 104, 106, 108, 120) for tensioning the at least one tether (82, 84, 86, 88) in accordance with the sensing of the at least one condition.
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