Dynamic airbag venting
US8419056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/2346
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example airbag assembly an airbag, a duct having an duct opening for venting gas outside the airbag, and a flap moveable from a first position to a second position. The duct is configured to direct more gas outside the airbag when the flap is in the first position than when the flap is in the second position. A tether is configured to move the flap from the first position to the second position.
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