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Set of equipment comprising an inflatable structure and a frangible fixing member, and corresponding vehicle

US7172215B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2003
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/2161
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This set of equipment for a motor vehicle includes an inflatable structure, an element acting as a support for the inflatable structure, an element forming a load-spreading plate and at least one frangible member for fixing the load-spreading plate to the support. The set includes a sheath, an open first end which is fixed to the support and an open second end which is fixed to the load-spreading plate to form the inflatable structure. The frangible member includes a thin web, a peripheral region which is fixed to a first element, either the load-spreading plate or the support, and a central region which is fixed to the other of these elements.

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