Grooved air bag
US7152880B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23386
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air bag (100) having a main panel (102) having face panel portion (103) configured to face an occupant when the air bag is inflated, the main panel in the vicinity of the face panel portion including an opening (130, 130a, 130b), the opening having an edge (140). A cup-shaped structure (149,150,152,160) of material is fitted within the opening and sewn or secured to the edge (140) of the main panel opening (130); the cup-shaped structure is located within the air bag below the exterior surface of the main panel. A tether anchored at one end and having a second end secured to a portion of the cup-shaped structure, the length of the tether configured to prevent the cup-shaped structure from moving beyond the exterior surface of the main panel, the cup-shaped structure and remaining parts of the air bag forming opposing lobes (112a, 112b) upon inflation, wherein the cup-shaped structure forms a groove or depression (110) between the lobes.
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