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Side-collision airbag apparatus

US8613468B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 17, 2011
Grant dateDec 24, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 14, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/2612
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This disclosure discloses a side-collision airbag apparatus comprising: a side-collision airbag; an inflator configured to inject gas; and an inflator holder configured to support the inflator; wherein: the inflator comprises: an inflator main body portion that is substantially cylindrical in shape and produces the gas; an injecting portion that protrudes from a tip end of the inflator main body portion; and a clasp portion positioned between the inflator main body portion and the injecting portion; the inflator holder comprises: a holding portion configured to hold the inflator; and a diffuser portion having a diffuser tube that has a cross-section substantially elliptical in shape; and the diffuser tube comprises a contraction opening at an end portion in an injection direction of the gas, and is provided so that an end portion opposite the injection direction of the gas faces to the radial outer peripheral side of the clasp portion.

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