Vehicle impact absorbing system
US9446735B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23504
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes an instrument panel, a front airbag, a first side curtain airbag, and a second side curtain airbag and two front seats. The front seats are disposed between the first side curtain airbag and the second side curtain airbag. The vehicle includes a roof, and the front airbag is supported by the roof. The front airbag extends from the first side curtain airbag to the second side curtain airbag between the instrument panel and the front seats to absorb energy from occupants during an impact event to reduce the likelihood of head injury and to urge the occupants to remain seated in an upright position to reduce chest loading by seat belts. The front airbag may protect an unbelted occupant ejecting out of the vehicle through a windshield in a crash event.
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