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Downwardly inflatable vehicle airbag

US9789840B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 2016
Grant dateOct 17, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23161
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle interior includes a roof, a seat including a seatback, and an airbag supported by the roof. The airbag is inflatable away from the roof to an inflated position surrounding the seatback. During an impact of the vehicle, the airbag may be inflated from an uninflated position to the inflated position to absorb energy from an occupant of the vehicle.

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