Externally anchored upper tether for altering airbag deployment
US8172263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23386
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example airbag arrangement includes an airbag moveable between an expansion-constrained position and an expanded position. The airbag includes a contact face. A tether has a first tether end connected adjacent an upper portion of the contact face and a second tether end anchoring the tether. The tether holds the contact face in a substantially vertical position.
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