Gas bag module
US6416078B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/2173
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas bag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system has a gas bag, a gas generator being in flow connection with the gas bag, and at least one cover part adapted to cover the gas bag against a passenger compartment when the gas bag module is mounted in a vehicle. The cover part has a hinge portion which allows the cover part to pivot from a closed condition into an opened condition in which the gas bag is able to exit from the gas bag module, and further having an edge opposite the hinge portion. At least one traction transfer device is provided which has a first and a second end and is adapted to exert a tensile force on the cover part after activation of the gas generator. The first end of the traction transfer device is attached to the edge of the cover part so that the cover part opens in a direction towards the gas bag due to the tensile force exerted by the traction transfer device.
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