Inflatable device for armrest of vehicle door
US9180830B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23519
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A door assembly for a vehicle includes a trim panel and an armrest core supported on the trim panel. An inflatable device is disposed on the armrest core for cushioning impact between an occupant of the vehicle and the armrest core during an impact of the vehicle. The inflatable device includes an inflation chamber defined by a backing, a cover, a pleated side extending from the backing to the cover, and a fabric side extending from the backing to the cover along the pleated side.
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