Externally anchored tether for altering airbag deployment
US8434785B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2031 |
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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 example airbag moveable between an expansion-constrained position and an expanded position. The airbag includes a contact face. A tether has a first end connected to the contact face and a second end anchoring the tether. The tether holds the contact face of the airbag in a substantially vertical position.
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