Automotive side-impact protection system
US6557892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23386
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an automotive side-impact protection system an inflatable elongated cushioning bag is tensioned between two fixed points in a vehicle. One of the tensioning straps is branched at the one of its ends facing the cushioning bag into two tensioning strap sections, engaging the cushioning bag at two different levels.
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