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Flame protection device for air bags in air bag modules

US6334625B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 1999
Grant dateJan 1, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23123
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flame protection device for gas bags in air bag modules that use a gas generator. The air bags have at least one dart, and the flame protection device can be folded along with the air bag. A member guiding the gas jet of the gas generator is provided as a flame protection device, the member being arranged and configured in such a way that the gas circulating between the darts flows in at least an approximately parallel direction to the darts.

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