Air-bag arrangement
US6832776B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23316
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air-bag unit (1) adapted to be positioned on a floor pan of a motor vehicle in the foot-well to be located beneath the feet of an occupant of the vehicle has a substantially sealed damp-proof housing containing an air-bag (11) formed of fabric, the housing having a substantially rigid upper cover (8), the unit being such that on inflation of the air-bag (11) the cover of the housing is lifted, from its initial position to an elevated position.
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