On-vehicle airbag apparatus
US7083187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K2202/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An on-vehicle airbag apparatus includes an airbag housing having a weakened portion, which is breakable. An airbag is stored in a folded state in the airbag housing so that the weakened portion is broken upon inflation. An inflator for generating gas for inflating the airbag is provided. The speed of response of air discharge from the airbag is sufficiently enhanced. A shutter that can open and close the air discharge port is mounted on a case. The case is formed of rigid material, is hermetically connected to an opening of the airbag and is provided with the air discharge port. A shutter-driving actuator for driving a shutter from the closed position to the opened position when in operation is connected to the shutter.
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