[Problem] In order to reduce the leakage of inflation gas from a sewn portion of an airbag, the application of a coating material to the sewn portion has been carried out. There are techniques for applying a coating material from one side or from both sides, but there are problems in that when applying the coating material to the opposite side of the initially applied side, the initially applied coating material adheres to a base or flows away. [Solution] Such problems can be prevented by making the viscosity of a binder applied initially to a sewn portion on one side of a base fabric higher than the viscosity of a binder applied subsequently to the sewn portion on the opposite side of the base fabric.
An initiator (10) for a gas generator of a vehicle safety device. The initiator (10) is actuatable by an electrical power source (34) and includes a cup (12) defining an interior (18) for receiving a pyrotechnic material, and a pair of electrical pins (28) extending from the cup (12) and arranged to be in reaction initiating communication with the pyrotechnic material through a bridge wire (30). The initiator (10) additionally includes an over-molded body (32) having a first end (32A) defining a pocket 36 for receiving the electrical power source (34)and a mounting ring (38)extending around a least a portion of a periphery of the over-molded body (32). The initiator (10) further includes an electrically conductive member (40) providing electrical communication between the mounting ring (38) and an inner diameter of the pocket (36). The electrically conductive member (40) is molded in place within the over-molded body (32).
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
F42B 3/103 - Mounting initiator heads in initiatorsSealing-plugs
An initiator for a gas generator of a vehicle safety device. The initiator is actuatable by an electrical power source and includes a cup defining an interior for receiving a pyrotechnic material, and a pair of electrical pins extending from the cup and arranged to be in reaction initiating communication with the pyrotechnic material through a bridge wire. The initiator additionally includes an over-molded body having a first end defining a pocket for receiving the electrical power source and a mounting ring extending around a least a portion of a periphery of the over-molded body. The initiator further includes an electrically conductive member providing electrical communication between the mounting ring and an inner diameter of the pocket. The electrically conductive member is molded in place within the over-molded body.
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
A knee airbag includes a front panel, a rear panel and an intermediate panel. The rear panel is coupled to the front panel to define an inflation chamber. The intermediate panel is disposed between the front panel and the rear panel and within the inflation chamber. The intermediate panel is connected to the rear panel by rows of first attachment points extending in a lateral direction across the knee airbag and connected to the front panel by rows of second attachment points extending in the lateral direction. The airbag includes a proximal bending area proximate a proximal end thereof.
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/20 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
A knee airbag includes a front panel (28A), a rear panel (28B) and an intermediate panel (28C). The rear panel is coupled to the front panel to define an inflation chamber (30). The intermediate panel is disposed between the front panel and the rear panel and within the inflation chamber. The intermediate panel is connected to the rear panel by rows of first attachment points (35A) extending in a lateral direction across the knee airbag and connected to the front panel by rows of second attachment points (35B) extending in the lateral direction. The airbag includes a proximal bending area (36) proximate a proximal end thereof. The longitudinal distances between adjacent rows of first and second attachment locations are greater than longitudinal distances between adjacent rows of second attachment locations.
B60R 21/206 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards in the lower part of dashboards, e.g. for protecting the knees
6.
Active control of anti-submarining automotive protective devices
An airbag assembly including an inflator to supply inflation gas and an airbag cushion configured to expand and deploy toward a seating position of a vehicle, the airbag cushion including a main chamber, a secondary chamber coupled to the main chamber, and a tether passing through the main chamber into the secondary chamber, wherein the tether is configured to be released to allow the secondary chamber to be inflated.
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising a plurality of individual compartmentsInflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
B60R 21/01 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
A knee airbag (10) includes a front panel (28A), a rear panel (28B) coupled to the front panel and an intermediate panel (28C) between the front panel and the rear panel and within an inflation chamber (30). The intermediate panel is connected to the front panel and the rear panel at various locations. The knee airbag has a two-layer construction only including the front panel and the rear panel in a depth direction, a three-layer construction including the front panel, the rear panel, and the intermediate panel in the depth direction, and a transition construction including the front panel, the rear panel, and an air permeable portion (42A, 42B) in the depth direction. The knee airbag includes the three-layer construction in a laterally central area between the first and second lateral sides (38A, 38B).
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising a plurality of individual compartmentsInflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
A knee airbag includes a front panel, a rear panel and an intermediate panel. The rear panel is coupled to the front panel to define an inflation chamber. The intermediate panel is disposed between the front panel and the rear panel and within the inflation chamber. The intermediate panel is connected to the rear panel by rows of first attachment points extending in a lateral direction across the knee airbag and connected to the front panel by rows of second attachment points extending in the lateral direction. The airbag includes a proximal bending area proximate a proximal end thereof. The longitudinal distances between adjacent rows of first and second attachment locations are greater than longitudinal distances between adjacent rows of second attachment locations.
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/20 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
9.
Airbag aspiration modules with outer cushion coupling
Airbag cushion modules for aspirating ambient air and related assemblies. Some embodiments may comprise an aspirating airbag cushion assembly comprising a housing comprising an inner portion and an outer portion and an inflator fluidly coupled with the inner portion of the housing. An airbag cushion may be stored in the housing, which airbag cushion may be configured to extend from the inner portion to the outer portion such that a peripheral edge of the airbag cushion, such as a portion of the throat region of the cushion, is coupled with the housing along the outer portion.
B60R 21/30 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means to draw ambient air into the flow line and mix such air with the inflation fluid
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
10.
METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY OF AN ASPIRATING AIRBAG CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Methods for assembling airbag cushion assemblies for aspirating ambient air. An inflator module (330, 430) may be crimped onto an inflator hub (338,438) in some cases without the use of any fasteners and/or releasable coupling features.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
B60R 21/30 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means to draw ambient air into the flow line and mix such air with the inflation fluid
A knee airbag includes a front panel, a rear panel coupled to the front panel to define an inflation chamber, and an intermediate panel between the front panel and the rear panel and within the inflation chamber. The intermediate panel is connected to the front panel and the rear panel at various locations between a proximal end and a distal end of the intermediate panel to control an inflated configuration of the knee airbag. The knee airbag has a two-layer construction only including the front panel and the rear panel in a depth direction, a three-layer construction including the front panel, the rear panel, and the intermediate panel in the depth direction, and a transition construction including the front panel, the rear panel, and an air permeable portion in the depth direction. The knee airbag includes the two-layer construction in at least first and second two-layer areas that extend at least substantially along first and second lateral sides of the knee airbag. The knee airbag includes the three-layer construction in a laterally central area between the first and second lateral sides.
B60R 21/206 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards in the lower part of dashboards, e.g. for protecting the knees
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising a plurality of individual compartmentsInflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
A seatbelt pretensioner system includes a pretensioner tube in fluid communication with a gas generator and a pretensioner rod having a proximal end portion disposed toward the gas generator and a distal end portion disposed at an exit of the pretensioner tube. The pretensioner rod is disposed inside the pretensioner tube in a pre-actuation state and adapted to travel within the pretensioner tube toward a pretensioner wheel upon an actuation of the gas generator in a post-actuation state. The pretensioner rod includes a protrusion formed in a radial direction of the rod to couple with the pretensioner tube to restrict the rod from moving out from the pretensioner tube in the pre-actuation state. The pretensioner rod is configured to avoid the stripping of the rod and reduce energy consumption when the polymer rod is deformed during pretensioning.
A seatbelt pretensioner system includes a pretensioner tube in fluid communication with a gas generator and a pretensioner rod having a proximal end portion disposed toward the gas generator and a distal end portion disposed at an exit of the pretensioner tube. The pretensioner rod is disposed inside the pretensioner tube in a pre-actuation state and adapted to travel within the pretensioner tube toward a pretensioner wheel upon an actuation of the gas generator in a post-actuation state. The pretensioner rod includes a protrusion formed in a radial direction of the rod to couple with the pretensioner tube to restrict the rod from moving out from the pretensioner tube in the pre-actuation state. The pretensioner rod is configured to avoid the stripping of the rod and reduce energy consumption when the polymer rod is deformed during pretensioning.
Airbag cushion assemblies for aspirating ambient air and related assemblies, methods, and components. Some embodiments can comprise an aspirating airbag cushion assembly comprising an airbag cushion, which may be configured to deploy from a housing or the like. The assembly can further comprise a securement element to secure an inflator of the airbag cushion assembly during inflation of the airbag cushion. The assembly can further comprise an one or more inflation conduits configured to deliver inflation gas into the airbag cushion through a plurality of aspiration ports.
B60R 21/30 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means to draw ambient air into the flow line and mix such air with the inflation fluid
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
Airbag cushion assembly for aspirating ambient air comprising an airbag cushion, which may be configured to deploy from a housing, comprising a securement element 170 to secure an inflator 132 of the airbag cushion assembly during inflation of the airbag cushion and one or more inflation conduits 140 configured to deliver inflation gas into the airbag cushion through a plurality of aspiration ports.
B60R 21/30 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means to draw ambient air into the flow line and mix such air with the inflation fluid
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Initiator for a gas generator of a vehicle safety device
An initiator for a gas generator of a vehicle safety device. The initiator is actuatable by an electrical power source having a ground wire and includes a cup defining an interior for receiving a pyrotechnic material and a pair of electrical pins extending from the cup and arranged to be in reaction initiating communication with the pyrotechnic material through a bridge wire. The initiator additionally includes an over-molded body having a first end defining a pocket for receiving the electrical power source and a mounting ring extending around a least a portion of a periphery of the over-molded body. The initiator further includes an electrically conductive member providing electrical communication between the mounting ring and an inner diameter of the pocket. The electrically conductive member is molded in place within the over-molded body.
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
Airbag cushion assembly (100) comprising an inflatable cushion comprising a top panel (112), a bottom panel (114) coupled with the top panel, and two side panels (115A, 115B), which may be coupled with the top and bottom panels. The side panels may be positioned, in an inflated configuration, opposite from one another and are configured, upon deployment, to increase surface area contact with the occupant's lower extremities and inhibit the occupant's lower extremities from sliding off of the inflatable cushion during deployment.
Airbag cushions and related assemblies configured to protect the lower extremities of a vehicle occupant and reduce the chances of leg slide off during deployment using one or more side panels. In some embodiments, the assembly may comprise an inflatable cushion comprising a top panel, a bottom panel coupled with the top panel, and two side panels, which may be coupled with the top and bottom panels. The side panels may be positioned, in an inflated configuration, opposite from one another and may be configured, upon deployment, to increase surface area contact with the occupant's lower extremities and/or to inhibit the occupant's lower extremities from sliding off of the inflatable cushion during deployment.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
A knee airbag (10) includes a front panel (28A), rear panel (28B) coupled to the front panel to define an inflation chamber, and an intermediate panel (28C) between the front panel and the rear panel and within the inflation chamber. The intermediate panel is connected to the front panel and the rear panel at various locations between a proximal end and a distal end of the intermediate panel to control an inflated configuration of the knee airbag. First and second suspension portions (36A,36B) suspend the proximal end of the intermediate panel between the front panel and the rear panel and permeable to the passage of inflation gases. An inflation gas diffusing arrangement (46,48) is disposed in the inflation chamber between the inflator and the proximal end of the intermediate panel.
An automotive protective device that can be configured to be mounted to a vehicle to provide protection to an occupant of a vehicle during a collision event. The automotive protective device may include a textile component formed of a textile (300) and including an RFID chip (320a, 320b), wherein the textile component is associated with an identifier of the RFID chip, and a non-textile component coupled to the textile component and associated with the identifier of the RFID chip, wherein the non-textile is associated with the identifier of the RFID chip at an assembly time when the non-textile component is coupled to the textile component.
An automotive protective device that can be configured to be mounted to a vehicle to provide protection to an occupant of a vehicle during a collision event. The automotive protective device may include a textile component formed of a textile and including an RFID chip, wherein the textile component is associated with an identifier of the RFID chip, and a non-textile component coupled to the textile component and associated with the identifier of the RFID chip, wherein the non-textile is associated with the identifier of the RFID chip at an assembly time when the non-textile component is coupled to the textile component.
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
G06F 16/955 - Retrieval from the web using information identifiers, e.g. uniform resource locators [URL]
G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
A knee airbag includes a front panel, rear panel coupled to the front panel to define an inflation chamber, and an intermediate panel between the front panel and the rear panel and within the inflation chamber. The intermediate panel is connected to the front panel and the rear panel at various locations between a proximal end and a distal end of the intermediate panel to control an inflated configuration of the knee airbag. First and second suspension portions suspend the proximal end of the intermediate panel between the front panel and the rear panel and are permeable to the passage of inflation gases. The first suspension portion extends between the front panel and the proximal end of the intermediate panel. The second suspension portion extends between the rear panel and the proximal end of the intermediate panel. An inflator for inflating the knee airbag is disposed in the inflation chamber at a proximal end of the knee airbag. An inflation gas diffusing arrangement is disposed in the inflation chamber between the inflator and the proximal end of the intermediate panel.
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/206 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards in the lower part of dashboards, e.g. for protecting the knees
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising a plurality of individual compartmentsInflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
Airbag cushion chutes and related assemblies comprising airbag cushion chutes for controlling airbag cushion deployment and/or protecting screens or other equipment in a vehicle. In some embodiments, an airbag cushion assembly may comprise a housing and an airbag cushion chute positioned within the housing. An inflatable cushion may be positioned within the airbag cushion chute, which airbag cushion chute may be configured to, upon deployment of the inflatable cushion, extend out of the housing to restrict expansion of the inflatable cushion in a lateral direction, which may allow for protecting, for example, a disassociated screen of a vehicle.
B60R 21/201 - Packaging straps or envelopes for inflatable members
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
A seatbelt of a vehicle includes a buckle tilt mounting device for a tongue plate (18) coupled with a seatbelt webbing (12) restraining an occupant seated in a vehicle seat (22). The buckle tilt mounting device includes a buckle assembly having a buckle (102) and a buckle cable (104), and further includes a pre-tensioner system having a housing (116), a driving member (114), and a pre-tensioner cable (108). When the pre-tensioner system is actuated at a time of a vehicle collision or at a time a vehicle collision is anticipated, the driving member (114) retracts the pre-tensioner cable (108) inside the housing (116) such that the buckle assembly is rotatably moved and configured to reduce submarining load on the occupant.
A seatbelt of a vehicle includes a buckle tilt mounting device for a tongue plate coupled with a seatbelt webbing restraining an occupant seated in a vehicle seat. The buckle tilt mounting device includes a buckle assembly having a buckle and a buckle cable, and further includes a pre-tensioner system having a housing, a driving member, and a pre-tensioner cable. When the pre-tensioner system is actuated at a time of a vehicle collision or at a time a vehicle collision is anticipated, the driving member retracts the pre-tensioner cable inside the housing such that the buckle assembly is rotatably moved and configured to reduce submarining load on the occupant.
B60R 22/20 - Anchoring devices adjustable in position, e.g. in height
B60R 21/0134 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over responsive to imminent contact with an obstacle
B60R 22/26 - Anchoring devices secured to the seat
B60R 22/48 - Control systems, alarms, or interlock systems, for the correct application of the belt or harness
26.
COOL BURNING GAS GENERANT FORMULATION FOR AN AIRBAG WITH LOW BURN RATE SLOPE
A gas generant formulation for a side impact airbag that includes a primary fuel, a primary oxidizer, a secondary fuel, and a secondary oxidizer. The secondary fuel includes at least melamine nitrate in an amount that is in a range of about 1.00% by weight to about 10.00% by weight. The secondary oxidizer includes at least potassium perchlorate that is in an amount that is in a range of about 1.00% by weight to about 10.00% by weight. The formulation provides a burn rate that is at least 50 mm/sec at 40 MPa and a burn rate slope that is equal to or less than 0.40.
C06B 25/34 - Compositions containing a nitrated organic compound the compound being a nitrated acyclic, alicyclic or heterocyclic amine
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
C06B 29/16 - Compositions containing an inorganic oxygen-halogen salt, e.g. chlorate, perchlorate of an alkali metal with a nitrated organic compound
C06B 41/00 - Compositions containing a nitrated metallo-organic compound
27.
COOL BURNING GAS GENERANT FORMULATION FOR AN AIRBAG WITH LOW BURN RATE SLOPE
A gas generant formulation for a side impact airbag that includes a primary fuel, a primary oxidizer, a secondary fuel, and a secondary oxidizer. The secondary fuel includes at least melamine nitrate in an amount that is in a range of about 1.00 % by weight to about 10.00 % by weight. The secondary oxidizer includes at least potassium perchlorate that is in an amount that is in a range of about 1.00 % by weight to about 10.00 % by weight. The formulation provides a burn rate that is at least 50 mm/sec at 40 MPa and a burn rate slope that is equal to or less than 0.40.
Overhead airbag cushions are disclosed suitable for installation to a vehicle having an alternative seating arrangement, e.g., “campfire” or “living room” style seating wherein vehicle seating positions face each other. The overhead airbag cushion deploys from above a vehicle seating position to be disposed to receive at least a head of an occupant of the vehicle seating position. A reaction surface of the overhead airbag cushion may engage a roof, a windshield, or other structure of the vehicle to limit deflection of the overhead airbag cushion during loading as the occupant impacts the overhead airbag cushion. Internal and/or external tethers may assist in positioning and supporting the overhead airbag cushion.
B60R 21/214 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in roof panels
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means
29.
CONDUCTIVE ACTUATOR HOUSINGS AND RELATED AIRBAG ASSEMBLIES
Actuator housings for airbag modules and related assemblies. An airbag assembly comprises an electrically conductive piece and an electro-explosive device (110) coupled with the electrically conductive piece and positioned adjacent to the electrically conductive piece. The assembly further comprises a housing (120) for the electro-explosive device (110). The housing is at least partially defined by a conductive plastic material having an electrical conductivity less than that of the electrically conductive piece.
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
F42B 3/18 - Safety initiators resistant to premature firing by static electricity or stray currents
B60R 16/06 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for carrying-off electrostatic charges
H01R 13/648 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices
30.
Conductive actuator housings and related airbag assemblies
Actuator housings for airbag modules and related assemblies. In some embodiments, an airbag assembly may comprise an electrically conductive piece and an electro-explosive device coupled with the electrically conductive piece and positioned adjacent to the electrically conductive piece. The assembly may further comprise a housing for the electro-explosive device. The housing may be at least partially defined by a conductive plastic material having an electrical conductivity less than that of the electrically conductive piece.
Airbag cushion assemblies for aspirating ambient air and related assemblies. Some embodiments may comprise an aspirating airbag cushion assembly comprising an airbag cushion, which may be configured to deploy from a housing or the like. The assembly may further comprise one or more inflation conduits configured to deliver inflation gas into the airbag cushion through a plurality of inflation ports. An inflator module may be crimped onto an inflator hub, in some cases without the use of any fasteners and/or releasable coupling features.
B60R 21/30 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means to draw ambient air into the flow line and mix such air with the inflation fluid
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
Locking pieces, such as clips, for decorative emblems and emblem assemblies, along with related methods. In some embodiments, a locking piece for coupling an emblem assembly to an airbag assembly may comprise a tapering slot narrowing in width, at least in part, from a first end of the tapering slot to a second end of the tapering slot defining a first fastener seat configured to engage a first fastener extending from a decorative emblem. The locking piece may further comprise a second fastener seat configured to resiliently engage, such as by way of a resiliently flexible prong, a second fastener extending from the decorative emblem and, in some embodiments, a third fastener seat configured to resiliently engage a third fastener extending from the decorative emblem.
B60R 13/00 - Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decoratingArrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
Locking pieces, such as clips, for decorative emblems and emblem assemblies, along with related methods. In some embodiments, a locking piece (140) for coupling an emblem assembly (120) to an airbag assembly may comprise a tapering slot (148) narrowing in width, at least in part, from a first end of the tapering slot to a second end of the tapering slot defining a first fastener seat (149) configured to engage a first fastener (122) extending from a decorative emblem. The locking piece may further comprise a second fastener seat (144) configured to resiliently engage, such as by way of a resiliently flexible prong (142), a second fastener extending from the decorative emblem and, in some embodiments, a third fastener seat configured to resiliently engage a third fastener extending from the decorative emblem.
B60R 13/00 - Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decoratingArrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
A ramp bracket (10) for a curtain airbag (12) of a vehicle includes a back wall (16), at least a first trim pushing portion (20), and a ramp portion (22). The back wall (16) extends along a length L of the ramp bracket (10) and attaches to the vehicle. The first trim pushing portion (20) longitudinally extends along a first length portion of the length L of the ramp bracket (10), depends from the back wall (16) and has a downwardly or side opening shape. The ramp portion (22) extends along a second length portion of the length L of the ramp bracket (10), also depends from the back wall (16), and has an upwardly opening shape.
A ramp bracket for a curtain airbag of a vehicle includes a back wall, at least a first trim pushing portion, and a ramp portion. The back wall extends along a length of the ramp bracket and attaches to the vehicle. The first trim pushing portion longitudinally extends along a first length portion of the length of the ramp bracket, depends from the back wall and has a downwardly or side opening shape. The ramp portion extends along a second length portion of the length of the ramp bracket, also depends from the back wall, and has an upwardly opening shape.
B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars
B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
B60R 21/16 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
An airbag arrangement for a vehicle includes a housing, an airbag cushion and a guide arrangement. The housing is mountable to a roof of the vehicle. The airbag cushion is normally stored within the housing and deployable from the housing. The guide arrangement guides the airbag cushion from a stowed position within the housing to a deployed position and includes a continuous cord having a first end attached to a first point on the airbag cushion and a second end attached to a second point on the airbag cushion. The guide arrangement further includes a plurality of mounting member for attachment to the roof. The plurality of mounting members slidably receive the continuous cord, The mounting members and the continuous cord cooperate to fix the airbag cushion in free space upon deployment with only the roof as structural support. One of the mounting members may be a unidirectional device to prevent bidirectional movement of the continuous cord and limit slack in the continuous cord upon deployment of the airbag cushion.
B60R 21/214 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in roof panels
Airbag cushions and related assemblies comprising improved internal tethers for reshaping deployment. In some embodiments, the assembly may comprise an inflatable cushion and an internal tether comprising an elongated axis positioned within the inflatable cushion, wherein the internal tether comprises a first concave portion attached to a first internal surface of the inflatable cushion and a second concave portion attached to a second internal surface of the inflatable cushion. The first concave portion and the second concave portion may be configured to redirect inflation of the inflatable cushion to form, upon deployment, two enlarged deployment regions and a reduced deployment region between the two enlarged deployment regions.
B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
A knee airbag cushion assembly (100) comprising improved internal tethers for reshaping deployment. The assembly comprises an inflatable cushion (102) and an internal tether (110) comprising an elongated axis positioned within the inflatable cushion, wherein the internal tether comprises a first concave portion attached to a first internal surface of the inflatable cushion and a second concave portion attached to a second internal surface of the inflatable cushion. The first concave portion and the second concave portion are configured to redirect inflation of the inflatable cushion to form, upon deployment, two enlarged deployment regions and a reduced deployment region between the two enlarged deployment regions.
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising a plurality of individual compartmentsInflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
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APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR LIGHTING CONTROL OF EMBLEM ASSEMBLIES
Decorative emblem assemblies having lighting control features and related airbag modules and methods. In some embodiments, the assembly may comprise a cover (110) comprising a pocket for receiving an emblem assembly therein and an emblem assembly coupled to the cover (110) within the pocket. The emblem assembly may comprise one or more plates configured to engage at least a portion of the pocket and a decorative emblem configured to be coupled with the one or more plates. The assembly may further comprise an LED or other lighting element configured to illuminate at least a portion of the decorative emblem. In some embodiments, the plate may be configured to create a light seal about at least a portion of a periphery of the plate to at least substantially prevent light from exiting the pocket adjacent the at least a portion of the periphery of plate.
G09F 13/04 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
G09F 21/04 - Mobile visual advertising by land vehicles
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
Decorative emblem assemblies having lighting control features and related airbag modules and methods. In some embodiments, the assembly may comprise a cover comprising a pocket for receiving an emblem assembly therein and an emblem assembly coupled to the cover within the pocket. The emblem assembly may comprise one or more plates configured to engage at least a portion of the pocket and a decorative emblem configured to be coupled with the one or more plates. The assembly may further comprise an LED or other lighting element configured to illuminate at least a portion of the decorative emblem. In some embodiments, the plate may be configured to create a light seal about at least a portion of a periphery of the plate to at least substantially prevent light from exiting the pocket adjacent the at least a portion of the periphery of plate.
B60R 21/203 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in steering wheels or steering columns
Airbag cushion assemblies for aspirating ambient air and related assemblies. Some embodiments may comprise an aspirating airbag cushion assembly comprising an airbag cushion, which may be configured to deploy from a housing or the like. The assembly may further comprise one or more inflation conduits configured to deliver inflation gas into the airbag cushion through a plurality of inflation ports. Each inflation conduit may comprise one or more features to improve aspiration efficiency, such as expanded distal portions and/or angled features to redirect inflation gases in a manner to improve the efficiency of the inflation gas to aspirate ambient air into the cushion.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
B60R 21/30 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means to draw ambient air into the flow line and mix such air with the inflation fluid
42.
INITIATOR FOR A GAS GENERATOR OF A VEHICLE SAFETY DEVICE
An initiator (10) for a gas generator of a vehicle safety device includes a cup (12) defining an interior, a primary pyrotechnic material (14) disposed in a primary combustion chamber (44) in the interior of the cup (12), and a pair of electrical pins (40) in reaction initiating communication with the primary pyrotechnic material 14 through a bridge wire (42). The bridge wire (42) is in reaction initiating contact with the primary pyrotechnic material (14) at a first end (14A) of the primary pyrotechnic material (14). The primary pyrotechnic material (14) is compacted within the primary combustion chamber (44) to include a depression (46) at a second end (14B) of the primary pyrotechnic material (14), the second end (14B) opposite the first end (14A).
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
43.
PYROTECHNIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
Pyrotechnic compositions are provided herein. The pyrotechnic composition includes potassium nitrate (KNO3), potassium perchlorate (KClO4), an inorganic fuel including boron, an organic fuel including one or more of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and one or more binders. The pyrotechnic composition may have one or more of: a heat of explosion (HEX) of greater than or equal to about 5.000 J/g, a maximum flame temperature at combustion (Tc) of greater than or equal to about 2,500 K (2,227° C.), and a gas yield of greater than or equal to about 15 moles/kg. Methods of preparing the pyrotechnic composition are also provided including wet granulation methods.
C06B 31/08 - Compositions containing an inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt the salt being an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal nitrate with a metal oxygen-halogen salt, e.g. inorganic chlorate, inorganic perchlorate
44.
PYROTECHNIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
34cc) of greater than or equal to about 2,500K (2,227°C), and a gas yield of greater than or equal to about 15 moles/kg. Methods of preparing the pyrotechnic composition are also provided including wet granulation methods.
C06B 33/14 - Compositions containing particulate metal, alloy, boron, silicon, selenium or tellurium with at least one oxygen supplying material which is either a metal oxide or a salt, organic or inorganic, capable of yielding a metal oxide the material being two or more oxygen-yielding compounds at least one being an inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt
C06B 45/10 - Compositions or products which are defined by structure or arrangement of component or product comprising solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix the solid solution or matrix containing an organic component the organic component containing a resin
Decorative emblem assemblies and related airbag modules and methods. In some embodiments, a decorative emblem may be coupled to a plate having a plurality of holes formed therein. A plurality of non-threaded fasteners may extend from the decorative emblem, wherein each of the plurality of non-threaded fasteners is configured to extend through a hole of the plurality of holes formed in the plate. The assembly may further comprise a clip configured to engage each of the plurality of non-threaded fasteners to secure the emblem assembly to an airbag cover and compress the plate between the decorative emblem and the airbag cover.
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
B60R 13/00 - Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decoratingArrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
B60R 21/203 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in steering wheels or steering columns
A seatbelt buckle for receiving a tongue of a latch plate in an occupant restraining system of a vehicle includes a housing having a frame and a locking mechanism operatively connected with the frame, an ejector operatively coupled to the locking mechanism, a button in sliding engagement with the locking mechanism, an opening formed in the housing for inserting the tongue of the latch plate into a passage formed in the housing, and a gate securely attached to the ejector and sized to fit in the opening of the housing. The ejector releasably retains the tongue of the latch plate and the button releases the locking mechanism. Further, the gate moves in a linear fashion along with the tongue of the latch plate.
An initiator for a gas generator of a vehicle safety device includes a cup defining an interior, a primary pyrotechnic material disposed in a primary combustion chamber in the interior of the cup, and a pair of electrical pins in reaction initiating communication with the primary pyrotechnic material through a bridge wire. The bridge wire is in reaction initiating contact with the primary pyrotechnic material at a first end of the primary pyrotechnic material. The primary pyrotechnic material is compacted within the primary combustion chamber to include a depression at a second end of the primary pyrotechnic material, the second end opposite the first end.
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
48.
INFLATABLE CURTAIN AIRBAG WITH BI-ROLL PACKAGE STATE
Inflatable curtain airbags (100) and airbag assemblies that can provide for proper deployment. The inflatable curtain airbags can include one or more cushion segments (120). The inflatable curtain airbags is rolled into a bi-roll for a packaged state. The bi-roll can include a lower portion (121) of the inflatable curtain airbag rolled in a first rotational direction and an upper portion (123) rolled in a second rotational direction, opposite of the first rotational direction.
A seatbelt pretensioner system (112) for use in a seatbelt retractor assembly (100) having a spindle (101) and a frame (106) includes a housing (120) adapted for being mounted to the frame, a pretensioner tube (114) having a first tube end (111) in fluid communication with a gas generator (104) and a second tube end (113) in fluid communication with the interior cavity of the housing, a pinion (126) being rotatably mounted in the housing and fixedly coupled to the spindle adapted for taking up seatbelt webbing during pretensioning, and a pretensioner rod (116) disposed inside the pretensioner tube. The pretensioner rod has a proximal end (130) disposed towards the gas generator and a distal end (128) disposed away from the gas generator. In addition, the housing is formed with at least two levels including an inboard portion (119) and an outboard portion (121) to store the pretensioner rod after pretensioning.
A seatbelt pretensioner system (112) for use in a seatbelt retractor assembly (100) having a spindle (101) and a frame (106) includes a housing (120) adapted for being mounted to the frame, a pretensioner tube (114) including a body portion (166) and an exit portion (168), and having a first tube end (111) in fluid communication with a gas generator (104) and a second tube end (113) in fluid communication with the interior cavity of the housing, a pinion (126) being rotatably mounted in the housing and fixedly coupled to the spindle adapted for taking up seatbelt webbing (14) during pretensioning, a pretensioner rod (116) disposed inside the pretensioner tube, and a stopper (162) disposed between the gas generator and the pretensioner rod. Further, the exit portion of the tube is formed to neck down such that the exit portion is configured to prevent the stopper from passing therethrough.
A seatbelt pretensioner system for use in a seatbelt retractor assembly having a spindle includes a frame assembly having a frame and an attachment bracket adapted to be interlocked to have an inner space for receiving the spindle, a housing adapted for being mounted to the frame and having an interior cavity, a pretensioner tube having a first tube end in fluid communication with a gas generator and a second tube end in fluid communication with the interior cavity of the housing, a pinion being rotatably mounted in the housing and fixedly coupled to the spindle adapted for taking up seatbelt webbing during pretensioning, and a pretensioner rod disposed inside the pretensioner tube. Further, the pretensioner rod has a proximal end disposed towards the gas generator and a distal end disposed away from the gas generator.
A seatbelt pretensioner system for use in a seatbelt retractor assembly having a spindle and a frame includes a housing adapted for being mounted to the frame and having an interior cavity, a pretensioner tube having a first tube end in fluid communication with a gas generator and a second tube end in fluid communication with the interior cavity of the housing, a pinion being rotatably mounted in the housing and fixedly coupled to the spindle adapted for taking up seatbelt webbing during pretensioning, and a pretensioner rod disposed inside the pretensioner tube. Further, the pretensioner rod has a proximal end disposed towards the gas generator and a distal end disposed away from the gas generator. In addition, the housing is formed with at least two levels including an inboard portion and an outboard portion to store the pretensioner rod after pretensioning.
Airbag cushion assemblies (100) for aspirating ambient air and related assemblies, methods, and components. Some embodiments may comprise an aspirating airbag cushion assembly (100) comprising an airbag cushion (124), which may be configured to deploy from a housing or the like. The assembly may further comprise one or more inflation conduits (140) configured to deliver inflation gas into the airbag cushion through a plurality of aspiration ports. Each inflation conduit may comprise features to improve aspiration efficiency, such as two or more rows of ports per conduit and/or angled features to redirect inflation gases in a manner to improve the efficiency of the inflation gas to aspirate ambient air into the cushion.
B60R 21/30 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means to draw ambient air into the flow line and mix such air with the inflation fluid
54.
Systems and methods for improved airbag aspiration
Airbag cushion assemblies for aspirating ambient air and related assemblies, methods, and components. Some embodiments may comprise an aspirating airbag cushion assembly comprising an airbag cushion, which may be configured to deploy from a housing or the like. The assembly may further comprise one or more inflation conduits configured to deliver inflation gas into the airbag cushion through a plurality of aspiration ports. Each inflation conduit may comprise features to improve aspiration efficiency, such as two or more rows of ports per conduit and/or angled features to redirect inflation gases in a manner to improve the efficiency of the inflation gas to aspirate ambient air into the cushion.
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
B60R 21/30 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means to draw ambient air into the flow line and mix such air with the inflation fluid
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
55.
VEHICLE SENSITIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CONTROL WITH SUPPRESSED Z-AXIS SENSITIVITY
A vehicle sensitive retractor control system having reduced sensitivity to Z-axis acceleration experienced during normal driving. The retractor control system incorporates a rolling mass and a locking lever which, in a resting position, are arranged such that the locking lever does not engage a ratchet wheel of a seat belt retractor spool. In response to accelerations in the horizontal plane, the rolling ball mass becomes unseated from its resting position and allows the locking lever to rotate due to the position of its center of gravity relative to its pivot point allowing it to pivot and lock the retractor. In response to Z-axis acceleration, the rolling mass is prevented from contacting the locking lever by a mass restrictor.
A vehicle sensitive retractor control system having reduced sensitivity to Z-axis acceleration experienced during normal driving. The retractor control system incorporates a rolling mass and a locking lever which, in a resting position, are arranged such that the locking lever does not engage a ratchet wheel of a seat belt retractor spool. In response to accelerations in the horizontal plane, the rolling ball mass becomes unseated from its resting position and allows the locking lever to rotate due to the position of its center of gravity relative to its pivot point allowing it to pivot and lock the retractor. In response to Z-axis acceleration, the rolling mass is prevented from contacting the locking lever by a mass restrictor.
An inflator assembly arranged in an airbag system for use in a vehicle includes an elongated inflator with at least one mounting stud for mounting the inflator assembly in the vehicle and a gas deflector having a back plate and a front cover with at least one opening to diffuse gas generated from the inflator. The front cover is slid on the back plate along a longitudinal axis of the inflator such that the front cover is slidably engaged with the back plate to enclose a portion of the inflator. Further, the front cover and the back plate are securely engaged with each other by a crimp process to prevent opening or deforming of the gas deflector.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
B60R 21/261 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means other than bag structure to diffuse or guide inflation fluid
A seatbelt pretensioner system for use in a seatbelt retractor assembly having a spindle and a frame includes a housing adapted for being mounted to the frame and having an interior cavity, a pretensioner tube including a body portion and an exit portion, and having a first tube end in fluid communication with a gas generator and a second tube end in fluid communication with the interior cavity of the housing, a pinion being rotatably mounted in the housing and fixedly coupled to the spindle adapted for taking up seatbelt webbing during pretensioning, a pretensioner rod disposed inside the pretensioner tube, and a stopper disposed between the gas generator and the pretensioner rod. Further, the exit portion of the tube is formed to neck down such that the exit portion is configured to prevent the stopper from passing therethrough.
In some embodiments, an airbag module may comprise an airbag cover configured to be positioned within a vehicle seat and comprising an opening. The opening may be configured to receive a structural element of the vehicle seat therethrough, such as an armrest mount. The module may further comprise an airbag cushion positioned within the airbag cover and configured to deploy from the airbag cover such that forces from deployment of the airbag cushion are directed applied to the structural element, in some cases directing these forces to the seat frame.
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
A dual stage inflator (10) for an inflatable vehicle safety device includes a second stage combustion cup (46) having a first member (68) and a second member (70). The first and second members are formed separately from one another and cooperate to define an interior (64) for receiving a second stage gas generant material.
B60R 21/263 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using a variable source, e.g. plural stage or controlled output
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
A dual stage inflator for an inflatable vehicle safety device includes a second stage combustion cup having a first member and a second member. The first and second members are formed separately from one another and cooperate to define an interior for receiving a second stage gas generant material.
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
B60R 21/263 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using a variable source, e.g. plural stage or controlled output
62.
GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR GUIDING AN AIRBAG OF A ROOF AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT OF A VEHICLE
A guide assembly (100) for a roof airbag arrangement (10) of a vehicle includes a guide member (18), at least a first sliding member (20) and a locking member (104). The first sliding member (20) is carried by the guide member (18) and translatable relative to the guide member (18) along a translation axis. The locking member (104) is carried by the guide member (18) and is operable in a first position to permit the first sliding member (20) to translate past the locking member (104) in a first direction and operable in a second position to prevent translation of the first sliding member (20) past the locking member (104) in a second direction. The second direction being opposite to the first direction.
B60R 21/214 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in roof panels
An inflator assembly arranged in an airbag system for use in a vehicle includes an elongated inflator with at least one mounting stud for mounting the inflator assembly in the vehicle and a gas deflector having a back plate and a front cover with at least one opening to diffuse gas generated from the inflator. The front cover is slid on the back plate along a longitudinal axis of the inflator such that the front cover is slidably engaged with the back plate to enclose a portion of the inflator. Further, the front cover and the back plate are securely engaged with each other by a crimp process to prevent opening or deforming of the gas deflector.
B60R 21/262 - Elongated tubular diffusers, e.g. curtain-type
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
64.
Guide assembly for guiding an airbag of a roof airbag arrangement of a vehicle
A guide assembly for a roof airbag arrangement of a vehicle includes a guide member, at least a first sliding member and a locking member. The first sliding member is carried by the guide member and translatable relative to the guide member along a translation axis. The locking member is carried by the guide member and is operable in a first position to permit the first sliding member to translate past the locking member in a first direction and operable in a second position to prevent translation of the first sliding member past the locking member in a second direction. The second direction being opposite to the first direction.
B60R 21/214 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in roof panels
The present disclosure describes a roof-mounted airbag apparatus in a vehicle. The vehicle includes a roof, an instrument panel, and two passenger seats in a front row. The airbag apparatus includes an inflator and an airbag that is fluidly coupled to the inflator. The airbag is inflatable and deployable from the roof in an interior of the vehicle between the passenger seats and the instrument panel, and includes a cavity.
B60R 21/214 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in roof panels
B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
An emblem assembly arranged in an airbag cover coupled with a vehicle structure such as a steering wheel in a motor vehicle includes an electronic unit, a decorative unit, and a control device. The electronic unit is held by the airbag cover and has at least one light source. The decorative unit is arranged in the airbag cover and attached to the electronic unit such that the decorative unit covers at least a part of the electronic unit. The control device is electrically connected to the electronic unit and is adapted to control illumination of the decorative unit. Further, at least one light source of the electronic unit is adjusted by the control device arranged in the vehicle structure.
An emblem assembly arranged in an airbag cover coupled with a vehicle structure such as a steering wheel in a motor vehicle includes an electronic unit, a decorative unit, and a control device. The electronic unit is held by the airbag cover and has at least one light source. The decorative unit is arranged in the airbag cover and attached to the electronic unit such that the decorative unit covers at least a part of the electronic unit. The control device is electrically connected to the electronic unit and is adapted to control illumination of the decorative unit. Further, at least one light source of the electronic unit is adjusted by the control device arranged in the vehicle structure.
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
B60Q 3/85 - CircuitsControl arrangements for manual control of the light, e.g. of colour, orientation or intensity
B60R 21/203 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in steering wheels or steering columns
68.
Airbag cover emblem coupling methods and related assemblies
Airbag covers having emblems and related methods for coupling emblem elements to airbag covers. In some implementations, a fastening member coupled to an emblem element may be inserted through an opening formed within an airbag cover. The emblem element may be secured to the airbag cover by reshaping at least a portion of the fastening member using a LASER welding process.
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
69.
FRONTAL AIRBAG SYSTEMS WITH DEPLOYMENT-ASSISTING WRAPPER
An inflatable airbag system (100) is disclosed, the inflatable airbag system configured with a wrapper (130) to facilitate an inflating airbag cushion (128) to exit a housing (112) of the inflatable airbag system. The inflatable airbag system may be mounted forward of an occupant (50) of a vehicle (10), the inflatable airbag system disposed behind one or more panel doors (122, 124), the panel doors each equipped with a hinge (118, 120) to facilitate opening of the panel doors without the panel doors detaching. The wrapper is configured to separate so as to form a ramp (186, 188) to cover each hinge of each panel door whereby the inflating airbag cushion is precluded from engaging the hinge, wherein such engagement may otherwise adversely alter an inflation rate or trajectory of the inflating airbag cushion.
B60R 21/201 - Packaging straps or envelopes for inflatable members
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
Airbag covers and related airbag modules designed with weakened portions configured to specifically accommodate emblems. In some embodiments, an airbag cover may comprise an emblem and a tear seam or another weakened portion extending through and/or adjacent to the emblem to create an asymmetrical split such that, following deployment and rupturing of the tear seam, the airbag cover is configured to form first and second airbag cover pieces, wherein a greater number and/or weight of the emblem is on the first airbag cover piece than the second airbag cover piece.
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
71.
Automotive airbag systems with a securement wrapper and a packaging wrapper
An inflatable airbag system is disclosed, the inflatable airbag system configured with a securement wrapper and a packaging wrapper, the securement wrapper retaining an inflatable airbag cushion of the inflatable airbag system in a packaging state during assembly of the packaging wrapper to the inflatable airbag system. The securement wrapper prevents or reduces the incidence of excursion of the inflatable airbag cushion from the appropriate packaging state during assembly.
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
B60R 21/201 - Packaging straps or envelopes for inflatable members
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
Airbag covers and related airbag modules designed with weakened portions configured to specifically accommodate emblems. In some embodiments, an airbag cover may comprise an emblem and a tear seam or another weakened portion extending through and/or adjacent to the emblem to create an asymmetrical split such that, following deployment and rupturing of the tear seam, the airbag cover is configured to form first and second airbag cover pieces, wherein a greater number and/or weight of the emblem is on the first airbag cover piece than the second airbag cover piece.
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
A roof airbag arrangement includes an airbag, first and second guide rails, at least one first sliding member and at least one second sliding member. The airbag longitudinally extends along a length between first and second longitudinal sides and laterally extending along a width between first and second lateral sides. The first and second guide rails are on laterally opposite sides of the airbag, and define first and second channels, respectively. The at least one first sliding member is mounted within the first guide rail for translation within the first channel. The at least one second sliding member is mounted within the second guide rail for translation within the second channel. First and second pluralities of tethers connect the first lateral side of the airbag with the at least one first sliding member and the second lateral side of the airbag with the at least one second sliding member, respectively.
B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars
B60R 21/214 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in roof panels
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
A roof airbag arrangement includes an airbag, first and second guide rails (18A, 18B), at least one first sliding member and at least one second sliding member (20). The airbag longitudinally extends along a length between first and second longitudinal sides and laterally extends along a width between first and second lateral sides. The first and second guide rails are on laterally opposite sides of the airbag and define first and second channels (22), respectively. The at least one first sliding member is mounted within the first guide rail for translation within the first channel. The at least one second sliding member is mounted within the second guide rail for translation within the second channel. First and second pluralities of tethers (26) connect the first lateral side of the airbag with the at least one first sliding member and the second lateral side of the airbag with the at least one second sliding member, respectively.
A roof airbag (10) for a vehicle longitudinally extends along a length between first and second longitudinal ends and laterally extends along a width between first and second lateral sides. An inlet (64) for receiving inflation gases is provided at the first longitudinal end. A plenum (68) is in fluid communication with the inlet (64) for receiving the inflation gases from the inlet (64)). The roof airbag (10) includes a plurality of primary inflatable chambers (72), each primary inflatable chamber in fluid communication with the plenum to receive inflation gases from the plenum (68). A plurality of secondary inflatable chambers (74) is in indirect fluid communication with the plenum (68) to receive inflation gases indirectly from the plenum (68) through the plurality of primary inflatable chambers (72). The primary inflatable chambers (72) are arranged to first drive deployment of the airbag (16) and subsequently inflate the secondary inflatable chambers (74) to tension the airbag (16) in the lateral direction. The primary and secondary inflatable chambers (72, 74) cooperate to provide a barrier between occupants of the vehicle and a roof frame.
An airbag includes a U-shaped chamber, a head-impact chamber, and an uninflatable panel. The U-shaped chamber has a first side leg, a second side leg, and a top extending from the first side leg to the second side leg. The head-impact chamber is disposed between the first side leg and the second side leg. The uninflatable panel extends from the first leg to the second leg adjacent the head-impact chamber.
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising a plurality of individual compartmentsInflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
An inflator bracket for mounting an inflator of an airbag arrangement to a frame of a vehicle includes a main body portion elongated along a length between a first end and a second end. The main body portion includes a front side for receiving the inflator. The inflator bracket additionally includes first and second mounting portions for attachment to the frame of the vehicle. The inflator bracket further includes an interference portion extending from a rear side of the main body portion for contacting the frame of the vehicle and offsetting at least a portion of the main body portion from the frame. The interference portion has a first end depending from the main body portion and a second end. The second end is a free end. The interference portion is adapted to absorb energy from an impact force.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
An inflatable curtain device for protecting occupants in a motor vehicle includes an inflatable curtain adapted to be folded or rolled in an undeployed condition and inflated in a deployed condition, and the inflatable curtain is formed from at least a first and a second fabric layer. The inflatable curtain device further includes at least one portion of one of the first and second fabric layers having a permanent magnet region, which is magnetically attracted to at least one of a second region of the vehicle or a second region of one of the first and second fabric layers thereby provides a retention of the inflatable curtain in a folded or rolled configuration in an installation position with the vehicle and retains the inflatable curtain in the rolled or folded configuration.
B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars
79.
Initiator for a gas generator of vehicle safety device
An initiator for a gas generator of a vehicle safety device includes a cup defining an interior, a primary pyrotechnic material disposed in the interior of the cup, and a secondary pyrotechnic material disposed in the interior of the cup. A separator member hermetically separates the primary pyrotechnic material from the secondary pyrotechnic material.
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
B60R 21/263 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using a variable source, e.g. plural stage or controlled output
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
A roof airbag for a vehicle longitudinally extends along a length between first and second longitudinal ends and laterally extends along a width between first and second lateral sides. An inlet for receiving inflation gases is provided at the first longitudinal end. A plenum is in fluid communication with the inlet for receiving the inflation gases from the inlet. The roof airbag includes a plurality of primary inflatable chambers, each primary inflatable chamber in fluid communication with the plenum to receive inflation gases from the plenum. A plurality of secondary inflatable chambers is in indirect fluid communication with the plenum to receive inflation gases indirectly from the plenum through the plurality of primary inflatable chambers. The primary inflatable chambers of the plurality of primary inflatable chambers are arranged to first drive deployment of the airbag and subsequently inflate the second inflatable chambers of the plurality of second inflatable chambers to tension the airbag in the lateral direction. The primary and secondary inflatable chambers cooperate to provide a barrier between occupants of the vehicle and the roof frame.
B60R 21/214 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in roof panels
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising a plurality of individual compartmentsInflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
81.
Frontal airbag systems with deployment-assisting wrapper
An inflatable airbag system is disclosed, the inflatable airbag system configured with a wrapper to facilitate an inflating airbag cushion to exit a housing of the inflatable airbag system. The inflatable airbag system may be mounted forward of an occupant of a vehicle, the inflatable airbag system disposed behind one or more panel doors, the panel doors each equipped with a hinge to facilitate opening of the panel doors without the panel doors detaching. The wrapper is configured to separate so as to form a ramp to cover each hinge of each panel door whereby the inflating airbag cushion is precluded from engaging the hinge, wherein such engagement may otherwise adversely alter an inflation rate or trajectory of the inflating airbag cushion.
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B60R 21/201 - Packaging straps or envelopes for inflatable members
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
82.
Roof mounted airbag for protection of front row mid and outboard passengers in frontal, offset, and oblique crash modes
The present disclosure describes a roof-mounted airbag apparatus in a vehicle. The vehicle includes a roof, an instrument panel, and two passenger seats in a front row. The airbag apparatus includes an inflator and an airbag that is fluidly coupled to the inflator. The airbag is inflatable and deployable from the roof in an interior of the vehicle between the passenger seats and the instrument panel, and includes a cavity.
B60R 21/214 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in roof panels
B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
A dual stage inflator a dual stage inflator for an inflatable vehicle safety device includes a housing defining a first chamber containing a first gas generant material. An ignitor cup is disposed in the first chamber and defines an interior containing an ignitor material. A first ignitor device extends into the interior of the ignitor cup. A combustion cup and a lid are disposed in the first chamber and cooperate to define a second chamber containing a second gas generant material. The combustion cup includes a cup sidewall extending between a first axial end and a second axial end. The first axial end is an open end. The lid is normally in a closed position relative to the combustion cup to close the open end of the combustion cup and is moveable away from the combustion cup in response to an increase of pressure within the combustion cup for venting combustion gas out of the combustion cup. A second ignitor device extends into the combustion cup and closes the second axial end of the combustion cup. The combustion cup includes a first axially extending portion adjacent the first axial end having a first outer diameter and a second axially extending portion adjacent the second axial end having a second outer diameter greater than the first outer diameter. The lid includes a lid sidewall extending in an axial direction and radially overlapping at least a portion of the combustion cup including the first outer diameter.
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
B60R 21/263 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using a variable source, e.g. plural stage or controlled output
Vehicle safety systems comprising seatbelts and inflatable cushions deployable therefrom. Some embodiments comprise a first vertical seatbelt having a first inflatable cushion coupled thereto and a second vertical seatbelt having a second inflatable cushion coupled thereto. The first inflatable cushion and the second inflatable cushion may be configured to inflate at an at least substantially static location relative to an adjacent seat and may be configured to deploy adjacent to an occupant's chest and to inhibit movement of an occupant's head during an impact event. The system may further comprise a horizontal seatbelt coupled with one or both of the first vertical seatbelt and the second vertical seatbelt.
B60R 21/18 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags the inflatable member formed as a belt or harness or combined with a belt or harness arrangement
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 22/28 - Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles incorporating energy-absorbing devices
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
B60R 22/02 - Semi-passive restraint systems, e.g. systems applied or removed automatically but not both
A dual stage inflator (10) for an inflatable vehicle safety device includes a housing (12) defining a first chamber (34) containing a first gas generant material (36). An ignitor cup (46) is disposed in the first chamber (34) and defines an interior containing an ignitor material (49). A first ignitor device (50) extends into the interior of the ignitor cup. A combustion cup (62) and a lid (64) are disposed in the first chamber and cooperate to define a second chamber (66) containing a second gas generant material (68). The combustion cup includes a cup sidewall (69) extending between a first axial end (70) and a second axial end (72). The first axial end is an open end. The lid is normally in a closed position relative to the combustion cup to close the open end of the combustion cup and is moveable away from the combustion cup in response to an increase of pressure within the combustion cup for venting combustion gas out of the combustion cup. A second ignitor device (84) extends into the combustion cup and closes the second axial end (72) of the combustion cup. The combustion cup includes a first axially extending portion (74) adjacent the first axial end having a first outer diameter and a second axially extending portion (76) adjacent the second axial end having a second outer diameter greater than the first outer diameter. The lid includes a lid sidewall (62) extending in an axial direction and radially overlapping at least a portion of the combustion cup including the first outer diameter.
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
A windscreen arrangement (10) for a motor vehicle (12) includes a windscreen (14) and a mounting arrangement (16). The mounting arrangement (16) is operative to mount the windscreen (14) to a body (18) of the motor vehicle (12) for deployment from a first position to a second position. In the second position, the windscreen (14) is upwardly displaced from the first position.
A dual stage inflator for an inflatable vehicle safety device including a housing defining a first chamber. The first chamber contains a first gas generant material. An ignitor cup is disposed in the first chamber and defines an interior containing an ignitor material. A first ignitor device extends into the interior of the ignitor cup. A combustion cup and a lid disposed in the first chamber cooperate to define a second chamber containing a second gas generant material. The combustion cup includes a cup sidewall and an open end. The lid is normally in a closed position relative to the cup sidewall to close the open end of the combustion cup and is moveable away from the cup sidewall in response to an increase of pressure within the combustion cup for venting combustion gas out of the combustion cup. A second ignitor device extends into the combustion cup. At least one of the lid and the cup sidewall includes an axially elongated venting geometry that is gradually revealed in response to movement of the lid away from the cup sidewall.
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
A windscreen arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a windscreen and a mounting arrangement. The mounting arrangement is operative to mount the windscreen to a body of the motor vehicle for deployment from a first position to a second position. In the second position, the windscreen is upwardly displaced from the first position.
A seatback-mounted rear airbag assembly (100) is disclosed wherein the airbag assembly is mounted forward of an occupant of a rearward vehicle seating position and disposed at least partially within a seatback (24) of a vehicle seating position forward of the occupant. The airbag assembly is disposed partially within the seatback and partially within a headrest whereby a lower attachment (146) and an upper attachment (150) of an inflatable airbag cushion (140) couple the inflatable airbag cushion at multiple points to properly disposed the inflatable airbag cushion forward of the occupant.
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
A mounting plate (110) for mounting an inflatable curtain airbag assembly (100) to a vehicle using a fastener (107), whereby the mounting plate (110) comprises: a plate (120) configured to be coupled to a tab (105) of an inflatable curtain airbag assembly (100), the plate (120) having a stiffness greater than a stiffness of the tab (105); an opening (115) formed in the plate (120), the opening (115) being configured to receive the fastener (107) therethrough; and a non-threaded fastener (140) fixedly coupled with the plate (120) and extending from the plate (120).
B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars
B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
An airbag device is adapted to be installed in a vehicle for protecting an occupant. The airbag device includes a bag-like cushion that inflates and deploys in front of a seat and is adapted to restrain the occupant. In an inflated condition, the airbag cushion includes a main inflating section inflating toward the rear of the vehicle, a pair of lobes protruding toward the rear of the vehicle on both sides of the main inflating section in a vehicle width direction, a pair of secondary inflating sections being provided respectively between the main inflating section and each of the lobes in the vehicle width direction and inflating toward the rear of the vehicle, and a pair of tethers are symmetrically attached and tensioned inside the cushion for preventing the protruded lobes from swinging around the main inflating section of the cushion.
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B60R 21/02 - Occupant safety arrangements or fittings
B60R 21/16 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising a plurality of individual compartmentsInflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
92.
Integrated fastener/stiffener pieces for airbag mounting
Airbag assemblies, such as inflatable curtain airbag assemblies, comprising integrated fastener/stiffener pieces, such as stiffener plates combined with pushpins extending therefrom. In some embodiments, a mounting plate for mounting an inflatable curtain airbag assembly to a vehicle may comprise a plate having a stiffness greater than a stiffness of a tab of an inflatable curtain airbag assembly to which it is attached. An opening may be formed in the plate, the opening being configured to receive a first fastener therethrough. A second fastener, such as a non-threaded fastener, may be fixedly and/or integrally coupled with the plate and may extend from one side of the plate.
B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars
B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
A seatback-mounted rear airbag assembly is disclosed wherein the airbag assembly is mounted forward of an occupant of a rearward vehicle seating position and disposed at least partially within a seatback of a vehicle seating position forward of the occupant. The airbag assembly is disposed partially within the seatback and partially within a headrest whereby a lower attachment and an upper attachment of an inflatable airbag cushion couple the inflatable airbag cushion at multiple points to properly disposed the inflatable airbag cushion forward of the occupant.
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
An inflator (10) for generating inflation gases for a safety device includes a housing (12) having an internal cavity including a combustion chamber (20) and a filter chamber (22). A filter (62) is disposed in the filter chamber (22). A separating member (78) is disposed in the housing (12) on a first axial side (72) of the filter (62) and separates the filter chamber (22) from the combustion chamber (20). An insulating member (84) is disposed in the filter chamber (22) on a second axial side (76) of the filter (62). The second axial side (76) is opposite the first axial side (72). The separating member (78) is coupled to the insulating member (84).
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
An inflator for generating inflation gases for a safety device includes a housing having an internal cavity including a combustion chamber and a filter chamber. A filter is disposed in the filter chamber. A separating member is disposed in the housing on a first axial side of the filter and separates the filter chamber from the combustion chamber. An insulating member is disposed in the filter chamber on a second axial side of the filter. The second axial side is opposite the first axial side. The separating member is coupled to the insulating member.
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
Far-side inflatable airbag assemblies are disclosed to be installed to deploy adjacent an occupant during a far-side collision event or a far-side oblique collision event, and may retain the occupant at the occupant's vehicle occupant position to protect the occupant from collision with structures within the vehicle, as well as from collisions with other occupants of the vehicle. The far-side inflatable airbag assemblies of the present disclosure may be particularly beneficial when installed between vehicle occupant positions of the vehicle.
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising a plurality of individual compartmentsInflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
Wraps for a steering wheel and methods of wrapping a steering wheel with an integrated light bar assembly are disclosed. The disclosed light bar assemblies are configured to be mounted to a rim of a steering wheel of a vehicle. The light bar assemblies can include components of a driver monitoring system. The light bar assembly includes two shells defining or surrounding the rim and a wrapping surrounding the two shells. A portion of the wrapping is tucked into a slot disposed between the two shells forming a slit. A lens is disposed within the slit and pinched by the wrapping to prevent leakage of light around the lens.
Light bar assemblies configured to be mounted to a rim of a steering wheel of a vehicle are disclosed. The light bar assemblies can include components of a driver monitoring system. The light bar assembly includes two shells defining or surrounding the rim and a wrapping surrounding the two shells. A portion of the wrapping is tucked into a slot disposed between the two shells forming a slit. A lens comprises a visible light transmissive portion and an IR light transmissive portion.
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
B60K 28/00 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions
B60K 28/06 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver
99.
HEAT DISSIPATION OF A LIGHT BAR ASSEMBLY OF A STEERING WHEEL
Light bar assemblies (100) configured to be mounted at a rim of a steering wheel (100) of a vehicle are disclosed. The light bar assemblies (100) can include components of a driver monitoring system. The light bar assembly includes a PCB bar (139) having a plurality of visible and infrared LEDs (172, 173) and a LED driver (131). The PCB bar (139) is coupled to a support plate (127) of an outer shell (120) surrounding the PCB bar. The support plate (127) transfers heat generated by the LEDs and LED (172, 173) driver away from the PCB bar (139).
F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
B60Q 3/64 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for a single lighting device
F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
A housing for storing an inflatable airbag includes a first portion and a second portion that cooperate to at least partially define a chamber for storing the inflatable airbag. A hinge portion connects the first portion to the second portion such that the second portion is pivotable about the hinge portion from a closed position for retaining the inflatable airbag within the chamber to an open position for deployment of the inflatable airbag from the chamber. A sacrificial seam connects the first portion and the second portion when the inflatable airbag is stored within the chamber. The sacrificial seam includes a plurality of connection members breakable in response to a pressure from within the chamber from initial inflation of the inflatable airbag. The connection members each extend across the sacrificial seam in a first direction between the first and second portions of the housing and are configured to have a predetermined failure area adjacent one of the first portion and the second portion.
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
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