Neck injury mitigation systems and methods
US8714595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/289
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Seat belt systems and inflatable airbags can be used to mitigate the potential for injury to an occupant's neck. The seat belt systems provide for moderating the seat belt loads acting on the occupant to allow an improved synchronization of the occupant torso and head rebound timing, which in turn limits head and torso differential loading (frontal whiplash) and therefore occupant neck loads and neck, based on the position of the occupant, loads on the seatbelt, or a predetermined time in the crash event. Airbags are also provided with a sloped impact face. Additionally, airbags are also provided with a relatively flat top portion.
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