Airbag for oblique vehicle impacts
US9550465B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/2395
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airbag system includes an inflator and an airbag in communication with the inflator. The airbag system includes a tether actuator and tethers extending from the tether actuator to the airbag. A controller is programmed to receive signals from an impact sensing system and a steering wheel angle sensor. The controller is programmed to instruct the tether actuator to release at least one of the tethers based at least on the signals from the steering wheel angle sensor and the impact sensing system.
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