Deployment control device for air bag
US7396044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/201
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airbag assembly includes an airbag and a system provided in contact with at least a portion of the airbag that includes a first member and a second member. The second member at least partially overlaps the first member and is held in contact during initial deployment of the airbag with the first member by a frictional force between the first member and the second member. The system is configured to cause the airbag to inflate laterally with respect to a vehicle occupant until the frictional force is overcome by inflation of the airbag.
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