Inflatable airbag arrangement comprising a flap connected to an instrument panel by a linear link having four parallel retaining portions
US8888125B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/216
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an inflatable airbag arrangement comprising a dashboard body presenting a window, a flap closing the window and being hinged to a transverse hinge edge of the window, and a firing channel fastened to the bottom face of the dashboard body. At least one tie is fastened to the flap and to the firing channel in order to form a hinge and/or in order to limit opening of the flap, and the firing channel includes at least one opening putting an inside face of an edge of the firing channel into communication with an outside face thereof. The tie passes through the opening in order to be fastened by being retained firmly by an outside face of the firing channel while the flap is opening.
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