Side airbag
US6328334A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23547
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A side airbag to be installed around a window of an automotive vehicle to protect a vehicle occupant from impact in a side collision. The side airbag comprises two base cloths which are joined with each other by hollow weave through a linear joining portion which defines a profile of a hollow section. The linear joining portion includes a first straight linear segment part parallel with warp yarns of the base cloths, and a second straight linear segment part parallel with weft yarns of the base cloths. The first and second straight linear segment parts are connected with each other. The linear joining portion includes a step-like section constituted of at least one first straight linear segment part and at least one second straight linear segment part which are connected to each other Additionally, heat-resistant elastomer is coated on the two base cloths including the linear joining portion.
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