Load distribution element for an air-bag
US6962368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23176
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air-bag is adapted to be positioned on the floor pan of a vehicle in the foot-well, to be located beneath the feet of an occupant of the vehicle. The air-bag unit is an upper cover located above an air-bag. On inflation of the air-bag, the cover is lifted from its initial position to an elevated position. The cover includes two sections inter-connected by a hinge-line. On inflation of the air-bag, part of the cover adjacent the hinge-line is elevated to a greater extent than the portions of the cover which are remote from the hinge-line.
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