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Low mass passenger airbag design

US8783711B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 2012
Grant dateJul 22, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/2177
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airbag module including a housing, an airbag disposed within the housing, and a chute enclosing the airbag within the housing. The chute includes a seam formed therein that is operable to open during deployment of the airbag, wherein the chute includes a projection that extends toward the housing, and the housing includes a grasping feature that engages with the projection during deployment of the airbag to assist in opening the seam.

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