Assisting device for unfolding a motor vehicle inflatable airbag
US6893042B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/161
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assisting device for unfolding an inflatable airbag, located at the junction of at least two fitting elements of a motor vehicle body parts. The first of the two fitting elements is fixed and the second of the two fitting elements is configured to be deformed under the pressure exerted by the inflatable airbag when it moves. A guiding surface of an outlet zone of the inflatable airbag is oriented towards an end portion of the second fitting element and is located at the outer limit of a co-operating zone between the first and second fitting elements.
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