Saddle-type vehicle
US8444175B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0088
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A saddle-type vehicle, such as a motorcycle, equipped with an airbag module and an airbag control unit wherein the motorcycle is not increased in width. The motorcycle includes a body frame extending rearwardly from a head pipe with a rider's seat provided on the body frame and on which a rider or riders are to be seated. The airbag module is provided on the body frame and in which an airbag is accommodated. The airbag control unit is provided for controlling the deployment of the airbag. The airbag module is disposed on the front side of the rider seat with the airbag control unit being disposed between the head pipe and the airbag module.
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