Inflatable curtain housing with deployment flap
US6364349B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/161
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) and a housing (26). The protection device (14) is inflatable away from a vehicle roof (18) between a vehicle side structure (16) and a vehicle occupant (182). The housing (26) includes an elongated channel portion (80) having first and second longitudinal edges (94 and 96) defining a chamber (82). A closure flap (100) extends from the first edge (94) and has an end releasably connected to the second edge (96) to enclose the protection device (14) in the chamber (82). A deployment flap (120) overlies the closure flap (100). The deployment flap (120) is adapted to move into a position overlying a side trim piece (150) and direct the protection device to inflate between the occupant (182) and the trim piece when the protection device is inflated.
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