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Passenger airbag with secondary chamber

US9150186B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 2014
Grant dateOct 6, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23324
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle airbag comprises a primary chamber, a secondary chamber affixed to the primary chamber, and a passage between the primary chamber and the secondary chamber. The primary chamber is configured to contact at least two reaction surfaces, and the secondary chamber is configured to contact one and only one of the at least two reaction surfaces, when the airbag is inflated upon detection of an impact.

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