Air bag system and method
US7275763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/2765
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air bag system includes an inflatable air bag and a housing formed with a vent. A tether release/vent-modifying mechanism is connected to the housing and has a plurality of walls and a movable member. The movable member has a cap portion and a rod portion extending longitudinally from the underside of the cap portion. A first broad portion extends from the cap portion forward of the underside of the cap portion and covers or uncovers a vent in the housing when the movable member is actuated to move between first and second positions to release tethers connected to the air bag.
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