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Driver side air bag module with annular air bag

US6550804B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2001
Grant dateApr 22, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23576
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An air bag module including an air bag, the air bag including: a face panel having a first central opening therein; a rear panel having a second central opening therein, that portion of the rear panel about the second central opening forming a neck portion; a tubular insert having an open end secured to the face panel about the first central opening, the tubular insert including a closed end opposite the open end, the tubular insert extending into the air bag, sides of the tubular insert including at least one opening; the tubular insert including an inflatable portion having an open end secured about the at least one opening and upon inflation the inflatable portion is moved into the center of the tubular insert.

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