Inflatable seat belt using MEMS devices
US6598899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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26Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/2165
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat belt system (13) includes a seat belt (19) having an inflatable portion (32). The system (13) further comprises at least one microelectromechanical device (MEMS) device (120) connected in fluid communication with the inflatable portion (32) of the seat belt (19) and energizable to supply inflation fluid to inflate the inflatable portion (32) of the seat belt.
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