Airbag apparatus for vehicle
US7354061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/21537
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airbag apparatus for a vehicle includes an interior panel, an airbag; an inflater, a frame, and a pair of reinforcement members. When the airbag inflates, a fracture-opening section of the interior panel is ruptured and divided into two fracture-opening subsections, which are turned outward about hinge portions of the reinforcement members in a manner of a casement. Hinge motion restricting members are provided on the frame. When the fracture-opening subsections are turned, the hinge motion restricting members come into engagement with the hinge portions. This configuration eliminates interference between the fracture-opening subsections and the interior panel, which interference would otherwise occur when the fracture-opening subsections are opened in the manner of a casement.
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