Driver side air bag module with annular air bag and centrally disposed control module
US7407183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23576
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air bag module (20) having a base plate (30) and a toroidal air bag (80) is disclosed. The toroidal air bag (80) defines a pocket (120). The toroidal air bag (80) is coupled to the base plate (30). A control module (40) having a base plate portion (82) and a generally cylindrical portion (86) is coupled to the base and located within the toroidal air bag (80). The control module (40) has a control module cover (90) coupled to said generally cylindrical portion (86) disposed within said pocket (120).
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