Curtain airbag
US7931293B2 · kind B2 · utility
3Cited by
7References
18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/232
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airbag is provided. The airbag is configured to extend longitudinally along a side of a vehicle and includes a first section configured to inflate in a longitudinal and vertical direction, a second section coupled to the first section and configured to inflate in a longitudinal and vertical direction, an inlet for receiving inflation gas from an inflator, tabs positioned at the top of the airbag for attaching the airbag to a ceiling of the vehicle and chambers positioned between the tabs along the top of the airbag, wherein the chambers stabilize the airbag during deployment.
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