Curtain airbag
US8025309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/232
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airbag module for use in a vehicle includes a gas generator and a side airbag coupled to the gas generator and configured to deploy upon receiving gas from the gas generator. The side airbag includes a main body extending along a ceiling of the vehicle configured to restrain a head of a vehicle occupant when the airbag is deployed and an extended portion extending from the main body in a downwards direction and configured to restrain at least a portion of a torso of the vehicle occupant when the airbag is deployed. The extended portion is at least partially tucked into the main body and the airbag is folded in a Z pattern and rolled when the airbag is installed. The tuck of the extended portion and the folds of the main body control the deployment angle of the main body and extended portion.
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