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External airbag system for vehicles

US7784817B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2009
Grant dateAug 31, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/217
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An external airbag system for a vehicle is proved to be commercialized and which can absorb impact induced by a frontal collision of the vehicle and thus substantially protect passengers in the vehicle. The external airbag system may include a bumper cover, a cushion provided behind the bumper cover, and an inflator for generating a gas pressure to deploy the cushion, wherein the bumper cover moves in a forward direction by the deploying cushion.

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