Vehicle air bag structure
US6773028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0088
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motorcycle having a passenger seat at the center of vehicle body frame, has side members guarding the left and right sides of a passenger M sitting on the passenger seat with air bags in the side members for expanding the air bags in case of necessity. As the structure has the side members guarding the left and right sides of the passenger, the structure can reinforce the vehicle body frame. Further, since the structure includes the air bags in the side members, it can contribute to the protection of the passenger.
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