Patent · US Expired

Air-bag arrangement

US6832776B1 · kind B1 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 26, 2002
Grant dateDec 21, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 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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