Inflatable side restraint assembly
US8573639B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23107
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inflatable side restraint assembly for a vehicle includes a sail panel selectively deployed in the vehicle. The sail panel covers front and rear side window regions of the vehicle and includes an inflatable region located along a first pillar region between adjacent first and second windows when the sail panel is deployed. Likewise, a second inflatable region is located along a second pillar region between adjacent second and third side windows. An additional inflatable region extends in a direction generally perpendicular to the inflatable region, preferably located along a lower region of the sail panel. A deployable head-upper thorax restraint is configured to deploy between the sail panel and an outer end of a seat row in the vehicle, and preferably is provided at each end of each row of seats in the vehicle.
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