Dynamic airbag venting
US8251398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/2346
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary airbag assembly includes an airbag and a duct having an duct opening for venting gas. The duct has a first position and a second position. The duct is configured to direct less gas out of the airbag when in the second position than when in the first position. A tether kinks about the duct to move the duct from the first position to the second position. The inflating causes the tether to kink about the duct.
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