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Air bag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system

US6364345B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 19, 2000
Grant dateApr 2, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/2155
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gas bag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system, including a housing (10) for a gas generator and a gas bag which can be unfolded by the latter, and having a cover (16, 18) which can be converted from a closed position into an open position, the cover (16, 18) being connected to the housing (10) by means of at least one hinge (30), is characterized in that the cover (16, 18) is connected to a swivel section (20) which in turn is connected to the housing (10) by means of the hinge (30).

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