It is provided a fastening device for fastening a cord-like element to an element of an airbag module. The fastening device comprises at least two half shells, which each have an elongated shape and each extend along a longitudinal axis and are arranged relative to each other in such a way that together they define a cavity. Furthermore, the fastening device comprises a web, which connects the at least two half shells to each other along a first direction transversely to the longitudinal axis of the half shells and has a predetermined breaking point, and a pyrotechnical actuator, which is at least sectionally arranged in the cavity and is configured to break up the fastening device at the predetermined breaking point when triggered. The at least two half shells and the web form a receptacle for positively fastening the cord-like element to the fastening device.
AIRBAG MODULE FOR A RESTRAINING SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, METHOD FOR THE ADAPTIVE CONTROL OF AN AIRBAG MODULE AND AIRBAG MODULE ARRANGEMENT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to an airbag module (20) for a restraining system of a motor vehicle, comprising an airbag (30) which has, at least in a first portion (32), at least one first tubular, inflatable main chamber (34) and a second portion (38), adjacent thereto, with at least one adaptively switchable extension portion (40), wherein when the main chamber (34) is inflated, the airbag (30) has – seen in a side view – a curved contour (44) which encloses a pressureless opening (45). Either an end of the main chamber (46) is directly connected, in a gas-conducting manner, to a gas filling opening (52) of a module carrier (50) and an end of the extension portion (48) is fixed to the module carrier (50), or an end of the extension portion (48) is fixed in the region of the end of the main chamber (46), wherein in both cases, when the adaptively switchable extension portion (40) is activated the curved contour (44) can be expanded and/or displaced. The invention also relates to a method for the adaptive controlling of the airbag module (20) according to the invention and to an airbag module arrangement (10).
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
It is provided a device for bonding at least one material segment to a steering device. The device comprises at least two form fitting segments, wherein at least one of the form fitting segments is movably mounted relative to the at least one other form fitting segment, wherein the form fitting segments are configured in such a way that they can at least sectionally enclose the steering device, in particular the steering wheel rim of the steering device; a receptacle for receiving the steering device; a drive mechanism for moving the at least one movably mounted form fitting segment towards the steering device.
B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating meansRim covers
B29C 63/00 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor
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BELT STRAP AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR A SAFETY BELT HAVING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONDUCTING TRACKS, AND BELT STRAP ASSEMBLY HAVING A FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT
The invention relates to a belt strap (10), a production method and a belt strap assembly (50) for a safety belt, comprising electrically conductive conducting tracks (12, 22) and contact points (26) at a surface (16, 18) of the belt strap (10), the contact points being provided for a conductive connection of at least one single functional element (30) to the conducting tracks (12, 22). The invention is characterized in that the conducting tracks (12) in a first portion extend substantially in a longitudinal direction (L) of the belt strap (10) and are disposed - at least in the region in which the functional element (30) is intended to be disposed - between the surfaces (16, 18) of the belt strap (10), the conducting tracks (22) in a separate second portion extending at an angle perpendicular (Q) to those of the first portion (12) or at an angle perpendicular (Q) to the longitudinal direction (L), and the contact points (26) being formed at at least one of the surfaces (16, 18).
The invention relates to a fastening arrangement (10) for fixing a flexible component (16) on a retaining structure, comprising the following features: - the flexible component (16) has at least one single opening (16.1) (component opening); - a plate (18) having an opening (18.1) (plate opening); - a fastening element (12), a front end (12.1) of which can be inserted, for fixing on the retaining structure, into an opening in the retaining structure (retaining structure opening) and said end (12.1) of which is fed through the component opening (16.1) and the plate opening (18.1); - the flexible component (16) or the component opening (16.1) is located behind or preferably in front of the plate (18), viewed in the feed-through direction (D) of the front end (12.1); and - a cross-section of the plate opening (18.1) is selected such that, in the installed state, there is a substantially all-around contact surface between the contour of the plate opening (18.1) and the fastening element (12) and no undesired material constituents of the flexible component (16) can be fed through the plate opening (18.1).
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
F16B 21/08 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part
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 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
F16B 2/22 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
F16B 5/12 - Fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates, e.g. rubber strips, decorative strips for motor vehicles, by means of clips
6.
Vibration damper system for a steering wheel arrangement of a motor vehicle
It is provided a vibration damper system for a steering wheel arrangement of a motor vehicle, which is provided for arrangement on a steering wheel element of the steering wheel arrangement. The vibration damper system comprises a vibration damping mass for damping the vibration of the steering wheel arrangement, an elastic bearing element which comprises a fastening element for fastening the elastic bearing element to one of bearing element and vibration damping mass, and a fastening means for fastening to the other of steering wheel element and vibration damping mass, wherein the elastic bearing element sectionally rests against the fastening means.
The invention relates to an airbag arrangement (100) for a vehicle occupant restraint system, having at least one first and at least one second airbag (120, 140) which can be inflated in order to protect a vehicle occupant (P), wherein the at least first and at least one second airbag (120, 140) are each to be arranged on a vehicle structure (S). The airbag arrangement (100) furthermore comprises a connection system (150) which is provided to form a mechanical connection between the at least one first airbag (120) and the at least one second airbag (140). The connection system (150) has a first connection element (151), which is fastened to the at least one first airbag (120), and a second connection element (152), which is fastened to the at least one second airbag (140). The first and the second connection elements (151, 152) interact to form the mechanical connection between the at least one first airbag (120) and the at least one second airbag (140). The mechanical connection between the at least one first airbag (120) and the at least one second airbag (140) is formed during or at the end of the inflation process of the airbags (120, 140) in that the at least one first airbag (120) and the at least one second airbag (140) approach or contact each other. The airbag arrangement (100) is characterized in that the first connection element (151) has a first portion (1511, 15151), which is directly or indirectly fastened to the at least one first airbag (120) via a detachable connection (170), and a second portion (1512, 15152), which is located outside of the first portion (1511, 15151) and is fastened to the at least one first airbag (120) via a non-detachable connection (180, 180b), wherein the detachable connection (170) is detachable only after the mechanical connection between the at least one first airbag (120) and the at least one second airbag (140) is at least partially formed.
It is provided a steer-by-wire steering system with a steering handle which can be rotated about a rotational axis, and with a restoring torque generator which is assigned to the steering handle) for the generation of a torque which is directed counter to a rotation of the steering handle about the rotational axis. Furthermore, the steer-by-wire steering system comprises at least one elastic element, via which the restoring torque generator is supported on a supporting element which is fixed to the vehicle. The at least one elastic element has a higher stiffness in a first direction parallel to the rotational axis than in a second direction which runs substantially perpendicularly with respect to the rotational axis and, in particular, tangentially with respect to an imaginary rotational body, the axis of rotation of which coincides with the rotational axis.
A restoring-torque-generating device for generating a torque which is directed counter to a rotation of a steering handle of a motor vehicle comprises a housing, a drive which is stationary in the housing, a transmission which is in engagement with the drive, and a shaft which is mounted in the housing and is connected to a component of the transmission for conjoint rotation. The shaft or the housing is designed to be connected to the steering handle for conjoint rotation, and the housing, the transmission and the shaft are designed to be mounted for rotation relative to the motor vehicle and about an axis of rotation of the shaft. According to the invention, the restoring-torque-generating device comprises at least one elastic element, the restoring-torque-generating device being designed to be supported in relation to the motor vehicle counter to a rotation about the axis of rotation of the shaft by interposition of the elastic element.
B62D 5/00 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering
B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits
G01L 5/22 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers
G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes
The invention relates to a sensor (310), in particular for triggering a vehicle safety device (301), having a movable inertia body (350) which is movable relative to a carrier element (340) of the sensor (310), wherein the inertia body (350) is moved by inertia in relation to the carrier element (340) in the event of an abrupt change in speed or an inclination of the sensor (310) beyond a predetermined extent, and is brought from its inoperative position into its triggering position, through which a triggering position of the sensor (310) is brought about.
According to the invention, it is provided that the sensor (310) is provided with a deactivation device (700) which is suitable, in its deactivating state, to force the inoperative position of the inertia body (350).
B60R 22/48 - Control systems, alarms, or interlock systems, for the correct application of the belt or harness
G01P 15/03 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces by using non-electrical means
B60R 22/36 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels self-locking in an emergency
B60R 22/40 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels self-locking in an emergency responsive only to vehicle movement
B60R 22/46 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels with means to tension the belt in an emergency
A seat belt arrangement for a motor vehicle, with at least one seat belt for the protection of a vehicle occupant seated on a vehicle seat; at least one inflatable gas bag arranged on the seat belt for protecting the vehicle occupant. The gas bag includes a passage through which the seat belt extends and to which at least one inflatable chamber of the gas bag adjoins, wherein during or after inflation of the gas bag at least a sub-section of a wall of the passage presses indirectly and/or directly against the seat belt such that the gas bag couples to the seat belt and follows an extension movement of the seat belt and hence a movement of the vehicle occupant, and wherein the seat belt is at least partly surrounded by a casing element at least within the passage.
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 21/013 - 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
B60R 21/20 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
B60R 22/26 - Anchoring devices secured to the seat
B60R 21/01 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents
Method for determining information with respect to an occupant and/or a seat belt of a motor vehicle, computer program product and seat belt arrangement for a motor vehicle
It is provided a method for determining information with respect to an occupant and/or a seat belt of a motor vehicle, wherein the seat belt includes a plurality of sensors. The method comprises the following steps: determining a force acting on each of the sensors in a sensor coordinate system associated with each of the sensors; generating a numerical model of the seat belt and the sensors in an initial state; generating a final state of the model by varying positions and/or orientations of portions of the modeled seat belt, which are in a fixed geometrical relationship with the represented positions and/or orientations of at least some of the sensors; and determining the information with respect to the occupant and/or the seat belt based on the course of the modeled seat belt in the final state.
A belt deflector having a main element which is fastenable to a vehicle structure, and a belt contact element which is movable in relation to the main element and forms a belt contact face or belt contact edge for a seat belt that is to be deflected. The belt deflector has a deformable intermediate element which, during movement of the belt contact element relative to the main element in the direction of the intermediate element, is deformed and is pressed against the seat belt. The belt contact element forms a mating clamping face, and a belt strap portion of the seat belt is arranged between the intermediate element and the mating clamping face. During the relative movement, the intermediate element presses the belt strap portion onto the mating clamping face.
The invention relates, inter alia, to a tensioner drive (11) for a seatbelt installation, having a tube (30), at least one piston (25) which within the tube (30) is displaceable along a propulsion direction (P2), and a gas generator (40) for generating a propulsion gas (G) and a propulsion pressure on a pressure-facing side of the piston (25). According to the invention it is provided that the piston (25) on the pressure-facing side thereof has a first sealing element (90) which, upon triggering the gas generator (40), is impinged with the propulsion pressure and seals a first tubular portion (31) of the tube (30) that is filled with propulsion gas (G) in relation to a second tubular portion (32) of the tube (30) that in the propulsion direction (P2) lies behind said first tubular portion (31); a second sealing element (100) which, upon triggering the gas generator (40), is separated from the first sealing element (90) is disposed in the propulsion direction (P2) behind the first sealing element (90); wherein the second sealing element (100) is displaceable relative to the first sealing element (90), and in the event of leakage of the first sealing element (90) and when impinged with pressure by the propulsion gas (G) is displaced along the propulsion direction (P2) while enlarging the spacing (A) between the first sealing element (90) and the second sealing element (100).
The invention relates to a belt retractor (10) for a safety belt device, comprising a belt reel (20) for winding and unwinding the safety belt.
According to the invention, it is provided that at least one reel end (21) of the belt reel (20) is mounted in a bearing which comprises at least two bearing sections (110, 120, 150) having different play.
The invention relates to an airbag arrangement (100) for a vehicle occupant restraint system having at least one first and one second airbag (120, 140) which can be inflated in order to protect a vehicle occupant, wherein the first and the second airbag (120, 140) are each to be arranged on a vehicle seat (S). The airbag arrangement (100) furthermore comprises a first fixing region (125) of the first airbag (120) and a first fixing region (145) of the second airbag (140), wherein the two airbags (120, 140) can be connected to each other via the first fixing regions (125, 145). A connection element (150) is provided via which an additional connection of the two airbags (120, 140) to each other can be formed.
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
The invention relates to, inter alia, a coupling device (10) which can be arranged between a first and a second device (6, 8) and which can couple the first and second device in a coupling state and decouples same in a decoupling state, wherein the coupling device (10) has at least one coupling element which switches the coupling device (10) to the coupling state in a coupling position and which switches the coupling device (10) to the decoupling state in a decoupling position, and the coupling element is converted from the decoupling position to the coupling position as a result of inertial forces when the second device (8) is started up. According to the invention, the coupling element is a pivotal element (11) which is mounted on a pivot axis (12).
The invention relates to an airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising an airbag (11) that can be inflated to protect a vehicle occupant (2); at least one first tether strap (51), which, at least when the airbag (11) is deflated, is fastened by a first portion (511) to the airbag (11) and by a second portion (512) to a securing system (4) of the airbag arrangement (1); and at least one second tether strap (52), which, at least when the airbag (11) is deflated, is fastened by a first and a second portion (521, 522) to the airbag (11). The invention also relates to a method for protecting a vehicle occupant.
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
The invention relates to a device for bonding at least one material segment to a steering device, comprising: at least two form fitting die segments, wherein at least one of the form fitting die segments is mounted so as to be movable relative to the at least one other form fitting die segment, wherein the form fitting die segments are designed such that they can at least partly surround the steering device, in particular the steering wheel rim of the steering device; a receptacle for receiving the steering device; and a drive mechanism for shifting the at least one movably mounted form fitting die segment on the steering device. A method is also described for bonding at least one material segment to a steering device by means of at least two form fitting die segments.
The invention relates to, inter alia, an assembly comprising a ratchet wheel (40) with a bearing pin (43) and a sensor mass designed as a lever (100) and having an opening (101), wherein the bearing pin (43) of the ratchet wheel (40) projects into the opening (101) of the lever (100) and rotatably supports the lever (100), as well as comprising a spring (110) acting on a lever arm (102) of the two-armed lever (100) for introducing a spring force (F) into the lever (100). According to the invention, the cross-sectional area of the opening (101) is greater than the cross-sectional area of the bearing pin (43) and the lever (100) has radial play around the bearing pin (43), the cross-sectional surface of one of the two following elements, i.e. the opening (101) in the lever or the cross-sectional surface of the bearing pin (43), has a bay-shaped depression (120) in the radial direction, the cross-sectional surface of the other of the two elements, i.e. the cross-sectional surface of the bearing pin (43) or the opening (101) in the lever (100), has a nose-type protrusion (130) in the radial direction, and the spring force (F) of the spring (110) presses the nose-type protrusion (130) and the bay-shaped depression (120) against one another and the point of contact between the nose-type protrusion (130) and the bay-shaped depression (120) forms a pivot axis (S) for a pivoting movement of the lever (100).
The invention relates to a vibration damper system (3) for a steering wheel arrangement (1) of a motor vehicle, which is provided for arrangement on a steering wheel element (13) of the steering wheel arrangement. The vibration damper system comprises a vibration damping mass (2) for damping the vibration of the steering wheel arrangement (1), an elastic bearing element (31), which comprises a fastening element (313) for fastening the elastic bearing element (31) to one of either the steering wheel element (13) or the vibration damping mass (2), and a fastening means (34) for fastening to the other of the steering wheel element (13) or vibration damping mass (2), wherein the elastic bearing element (31) contacts the fastening means (34) in portions.
F16F 1/38 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
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
B62D 7/22 - Arrangements for reducing or eliminating reaction, e.g. vibration, from parts, e.g. wheels, of the steering system
It is provided a steering wheel for a motor vehicle having a steering-wheel frame and at least one element for setting the vibration frequency and/or the inertia of the steering wheel. The at least one element is electrically conductive and is part of a sensor element.
The invention relates to a belt deflector with a main element (100) that can be attached to the structure of a vehicle, and with a belt support element (200) that is movable relative to the main element (100) and forms a support surface (231) or support edge for a safety belt (20) to be deflected.
According to the invention, the belt deflector comprises an intermediate element (300, 400) that is deformed when the movable belt support element (200) is moved relative to the main element (100), in the direction of the intermediate element (300, 400), and because of this deformation is pressed against the safety belt (20).
The invention relates to an airbag arrangement (100) for a seat-based vehicle occupant restraint system, with at least one first and one second airbag (120, 140) which can be inflated to protect a vehicle occupant (P). The at least one first and second airbag (120, 140) can be arranged in each case on a vehicle seat (S). In the inflated state of the airbags (120, 140), an overlapping section (122) of the first airbag (120) overlaps an overlapping section (142) of the second airbag (140).
A restoring-torque-generating device for generating a torque which is directed counter to a rotation of a steering handle of a motor vehicle comprises a housing, a drive which is stationary in the housing, a transmission which is in engagement with the drive, and a shaft which is mounted in the housing and is connected to a component of the transmission for conjoint rotation. The shaft or the housing is designed to be connected to the steering handle for conjoint rotation, and the housing, the transmission and the shaft are designed to be mounted for rotation relative to the motor vehicle and about an axis of rotation of the shaft. According to the invention, the restoring-torque-generating device comprises at least one elastic element, the restoring-torque-generating device being designed to be supported in relation to the motor vehicle counter to a rotation about the axis of rotation of the shaft by interposition of the elastic element.
B62D 5/00 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering
B62D 6/10 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits responsive only to input torque characterised by the means for sensing torque
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
The invention relates to a belt retractor (10) for winding up and unwinding a seat belt (20) of a seat belt device having at least one belt-force-limiting device (30). According to the invention, it is provided that the belt retractor (10) has a torque-generating device (50, 60, 70, 110, 300) which is connected indirectly or directly to a belt reel (40) of the belt retractor (10) and is suitable for subjecting the belt reel (40) to a torque acting in the belt-unwinding direction and/or to a torque acting counter to the belt-unwinding direction.
The invention relates to a belt deflector (10) having a main element (20) which is fastenable to a vehicle structure and a belt contact element (30) which is movable in relation to the main element (20) and forms a belt contact surface (SA30) or belt contact edge for a seat belt (40) to be deflected, wherein the belt deflector (10) has a deformable intermediate element (50) which, upon a relative movement of the movable belt contact element (30) relative to the main element (20) in the direction of the intermediate element (50), is deformed and is pressed by said deformation against the seat belt (40). According to the invention, it is provided that the belt contact element (30) forms a mating clamping surface (G30), and a belt band section (41) of the seat belt (40) is arranged between the intermediate element (50) and the mating clamping surface (G30), and, during said relative movement, the intermediate element (50) presses the belt band section (41) onto the mating clamping surface (G30).
The invention relates, among other things, to a gas generator for generating a driving gas for a vehicle safety device, wherein the gas generator comprises: an ignition device; fuel which, after ignition using the ignition device, generates the driving gas; an at least partially tubular carrier element, in the tube interior of which a combustion chamber for the fuel is located; an injection-moulded body which fixes the ignition device in the connection hole and is located with an inner portion inside the carrier element and with an outer portion outside the carrier element; a feed pipe which is connected to a pipe end of the carrier element and which conveys the driving gas out of the combustion chamber; and a lid sealing the combustion chamber.
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 21/261 - 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
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
The invention relates to a seat belt arrangement for a motor vehicle, with at least one seat belt (11) for protecting a vehicle occupant (4) on a vehicle seat; and at least one airbag (5) which is arranged on the seat belt (11) and can be inflated to protect the vehicle occupant (4). According to the invention, the airbag (5) has a passage (51) through which the seat belt (11) extends and which is bordered by at least one inflatable chamber (53) of the airbag (5), wherein, during or after inflation of the airbag (5), at least one partial portion of a wall of the passage (51) presses indirectly and/or directly against the seat belt (11) in such a manner that the airbag (5) couples to the seat belt (11) and follows an extension movement of the seat belt (11), and therefore a movement of the vehicle occupant (4), and wherein the seat belt (11) is at least partially surrounded by a casing element (8), at least within the passage (51).
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 21/20 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
B60R 22/26 - Anchoring devices secured to the seat
30.
AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
An airbag arrangement (100; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200) for a vehicle occupant restraint system comprises at least one first airbag (120; 820; 920; 1020; 1120; 1220) and one second airbag (140; 840; 940; 1040; 1140; 1240) which can be inflated in order to protect the vehicle occupant (P). In the inflated state of the airbags, an overlapping portion (122; 1222) of the first airbag (100; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200) overlaps an overlapping portion (142; 1242) of the second airbag (140; 840; 940; 1040; 1140; 240). In addition, in the inflated state of the airbags, the first airbag (100; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200) has a larger volume than the second airbag (140; 840; 940; 10 040; 1140; 1240) and the second airbag (140; 840; 940; 1040; 1140; 1240) at least partially surrounds the first airbag (120; 820; 920; 1020; 1120; 1220).
It is provided a vehicle occupant restraint system comprising an airbag module and a backrest of a vehicle seat, wherein the airbag module is arranged on the backrest. The airbag module comprises an inflatable gas bag main chamber and an inflatable gas bag secondary chamber, wherein in the inflated condition the gas bag main chamber has a larger volume than the gas bag secondary chamber and wherein the gas bag main chamber and the gas bag secondary chamber are fluidically connected to each other via an overflow opening. The airbag module is arranged at the backrest of the vehicle seat such that in the inflated condition the gas bag secondary chamber is supported at the backrest of the vehicle seat.
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
It is provided a steering-wheel assembly for a motor-vehicle steering wheel, comprising a gripping region for gripping and actuating a steering wheel, and at least one electrical element arranged on the gripping region. The at least one electrical element is formed by an electrical layer which contains an electrically non-conducting material as well as electrically conductive nanowire received therein.
It is provided a gas bag for an airbag module of a motor vehicle, comprising at least two gas bag parts, which via at least one seam are connected to each other to form a gas bag to be filled with gas, so that the resulting gas bag has an inner wall facing the interior of the gas bag and an outer wall facing away therefrom, and comprising a flame protection layer that is arranged within the gas bag and is connected to the gas bag such that the flame protection layer sectionally covers the gas bag for protection against gases. In the flame protection layer at least one incision is formed, by which a foldable partial section is produced in the flame protection layer, which can be folded over a seam by means of which the gas bag parts are connected to each other.
It is provided a gas bag for a vehicle occupant restraint system of a motor vehicle, comprising at least one first inflatable chamber configured for the protection of the head of a vehicle occupant; at least one second inflatable chamber configured for the protection of a shoulder and/or thorax region of the vehicle occupant, wherein the gas bag is to be arranged in or on a side of a vehicle seat facing the vehicle interior space. The first and the second chamber are rotatable relative to each other in the inflated condition of the gas bag.
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 21/207 - 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
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
It is provided a vehicle occupant restraint system comprising an airbag module and a vehicle seat, wherein the airbag module comprises an inflatable gas bag and the vehicle seat comprises a backrest with a front side, a rear side, a left side, a right side and an upper side. The gas bag is arranged at the backrest of the vehicle seat in such a way that in the inflated state the gas bag extends over a portion of the rear side of the backrest, over a portion of the left or the right side of the backrest and over a portion of the upper side of the backrest and is supported on the portion of the rear side of the backrest, on the portion of the left or the right side of the backrest and on the portion of the upper side of the backrest.
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
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 21/233 - 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
The invention relates, among other things, to a gas generator for generating a driving gas for a vehicle safety device, wherein the gas generator comprises: an ignition device; fuel which, after ignition using the ignition device, generates the driving gas; an at least partially tubular carrier element, in the tube interior of which a combustion chamber for the fuel is located; an injection-moulded body which fixes the ignition device in the connection hole and is located with an inner portion inside the carrier element and with an outer portion outside the carrier element; a feed pipe which is connected to a pipe end of the carrier element and which conveys the driving gas out of the combustion chamber; and a lid sealing the combustion chamber.
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 21/264 - 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
The invention relates to a belt retractor (10) for a safety belt, comprising a belt reel (20), a pawl (60) and an electromagnetic deflection device (50). According to the invention, the pawl (60) is connected to the belt reel (20) and is rotated together with the belt reel (20) when the belt reel (20) rotates and can assume a locking position and a release position, in the locking position the pawl (60) interacts with locking teeth (80) and blocks a rotation of the belt reel (20) in the unwinding direction and, in the release position the pawl is separate from the locking teeth (80) and allows a rotation of the belt reel (20), the electromagnetic deflection device (50) being designed such that during active operations it directly or indirectly pivots the pawl (60).
It is provided a gas generator support for attaching a gas generator of a vehicle occupant restraint system to a vehicle structure, comprising a receiving region for the gas generator as well as a first and a second fastening region, via which the gas generator support can be attached to the vehicle structure. The gas generator support is twisted about a longitudinal axis such that after attaching the first fastening region to the vehicle structure the second fastening region is pretensioned against the vehicle structure and with at least one abutment portion clampingly rests against the vehicle structure.
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
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Air bag arrangement for a vehicle-occupant-restraining system and method for producing an airbag arrangement
It is provided an airbag arrangement for a vehicle-occupant-restraining system, comprising an airbag, wherein at least one airbag layer delimits an inflatable volume of the airbag; and at least one fastening tab, which is connected to the airbag layer and is intended for fastening the airbag on a vehicle component. The entire fastening tab is formed from a different material to that of the airbag layer.
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
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 21/262 - Elongated tubular diffusers, e.g. curtain-type
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
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Electronic ignition devices; driver state detection systems and component parts; cabin monitoring systems and component parts; monitoring systems for drivers and passengers of vehicles; vehicles human-machine-interface systems and interfaces; steering wheel sensors for vehicles. Seat belts for use in vehicles; reactors, pretensioners, belt tightener, buckle presenters used with seat belts; Safety harnesses for vehicle seats; passenger seat belt tightener for vehicles; Airbags for vehicles; exterior air bag for vehicles; air bag in conjunction with inflators and covers and housings; steering wheels for vehicles; active steering wheels for vehicles; steering wheel actuators for vehicles; steering wheel switches for vehicles; clock springs used with steering wheels for vehicles; vehicle safety seats for baby, infant and children; resilient cushion for child seats for vehicles; baby, infant and child restraints for vehicle seats; automotive interior trim panels for vehicle interiors; inflators for air bags, including vessels for pressurized gas and flow regulating valves and throttles; vehicle seats comfort systems; Vehicle door panels; steering columns for vehicles; safety air bags for two-wheeled motor vehicles; expansive seat belts for vehicles; seat belts for two-wheeled motor vehicles; two-wheeled motor vehicles and their parts and fittings.
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Method for manufacturing a gas bag module of a vehicle occupant restraint system, and gas bag module
It is provided a method for manufacturing a gas bag module of a vehicle occupant restraint system. The method comprising the steps: providing a gas bag; prefolding the gas bag; pressing at least a portion of the prefolded gas bag under the influence of heat; and folding the pressed gas bag to a final dimension.
B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
A restoring torque generating device for generating a restoring torque acting on a steering handle of a vehicle comprising a first spring unit for generating a first restoring torque, a second spring unit for generating a second restoring torque, a driver cooperating with the first and the second spring unit. The driver can be coupled with a steering shaft of the vehicle such that during a rotation of the steering shaft in a first direction of rotation it acts on the first spring unit and during a rotation of the steering shaft in an opposite, second direction of rotation it acts on the second spring unit.
A gas generator assembly for an airbag module of a motor vehicle, including a generator housing with a first housing part and a second housing part, a combustion space formed in the generator housing for accommodating a pyrotechnic charge from which a gas for inflating a gas bag of the airbag module can be generated by combustion. At least one outlet opening is provided in the generator housing through which gas generated in the combustion space can be released for inflating the gas bag. At least one filter unit is arranged in the generator housing for filtering the gas generated from the pyrotechnic charge. The assembly includes a guide element arranged in the generator housing, by means of which the generated gas is guided to the at least one outflow opening. The guide element is of tubular form and has at least one deformation area.
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 21/261 - 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
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
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Housing for an airbag module and method for manufacturing such housing
A housing for an airbag module for accommodating a folded gas bag. The housing including a base portion and at least one lateral portion projecting from the base portion. At least one of the portions comprises at least two layers of a flexible material, which are arranged one above the other and are cohesively connected with each other.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
B60R 21/20 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
B29C 43/20 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
The invention relates to an actuator, in particular for raising a vehicle hood (20) of a motor vehicle (2), comprising a gas generator (10), a holder (13), and a piston (11), which is mounted against the holder (13) and can be moved relative to the holder (13) under the influence of gases of the gas generator (10). According to the invention, the piston (11) has an expanded section (111) at an end facing the gas generator (10), on which expanded section a sealing element (12) is arranged. The invention further relates to a device for protecting a person (3) located outside of a motor vehicle (2) and to a method for producing an actuator.
B60R 21/38 - Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians using means for lifting bonnets
F15B 15/16 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type of the telescopic type
The invention relates to an airbag for an airbag module of a motor vehicle, with at least two airbag parts (1, 2) which are connected to each other via at least one seam (N) in order to form an airbag which can be filled with gas, and therefore the resulting airbag has an inner wall (11, 21) facing the interior of the airbag and an outer wall facing away from said inner wall, and with a flame protection layer (3) which is arranged within the airbag and is connected to the airbag in such a manner that the flame protection layer (3) covers the airbag in sections in order to protect against gases. At least one incision (31, 32) is formed here in the flame protection layer (3), by means of which incision a segment (33, 34) which can be folded away is produced in the flame protection layer (3), said segment being foldable via a seam (N) by means of which the airbag parts (1, 2) are connected to each other.
The invention relates to a gas generator for an airbag module of a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising at least one chamber (11), in which gas-generating material (12) is arranged; a volume compensation arrangement (5), which has a first functional region (51) for compensating at least part of the volume of the chamber (11) that is not occupied by the gas-generating material (12) and a second functional region (52) for applying a restoring force to a component of the gas generator (1). According to the invention, the volume compensation arrangement (5) comprises at least two compressible elements (510, 520), which lie against each other, wherein at least one of the compressible elements (510, 520) has a different thickness in a first partial section (511), which is associated with the first functional region (51) of the volume compensation arrangement (5), than in a second partial section (512), which is associated with the second functional region (52) of the volume compensation arrangement (5). The invention further relates to a method for producing a gas generator.
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
The invention relates, inter alia, to a belt retractor (10) for a safety belt device, with a belt reel (20) for winding up and unwinding the safety belt, a pretensioner drive (40) and a pyrotechnic tensioner drive (30), wherein the pretensioner drive (40) has a force-flux-control element (100) which, in a deactivation position, interrupts the force flux between pretensioner drive (40) and belt reel (20). It is provided that the pyrotechnic tensioner drive (30) has one or more drive elements (33) which, after activation of the pyrotechnic tensioner drive (30), is or are set into motion, and, after activation of the pyrotechnic tensioner drive (30), the force-flux-control element (100) is adjusted directly or indirectly by the drive element (33) or – in the case of a plurality of drive elements (33) – by at least one of the drive elements (33) of the pyrotechnic tensioner drive (30) into the deactivation position.
The invention relates to a vehicle seat arrangement for a motor vehicle, with a vehicle seat (10) and at least one inflatable airbag (21) arranged in a backrest (11) of the vehicle seat (10) for protecting at least the head of a vehicle occupant on the vehicle seat (10). According to the invention, the airbag (21) is arranged and designed in such a manner that, in the inflated state, said airbag extends from a lower region (110) of the backrest (11) as far as an upper region (120) of the backrest (11) under a seat cover (15) of the vehicle seat (10) and emerges from the vehicle seat (10) in the upper region (120) of the backrest (11).
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
The invention relates to a belt retractor (10) for a safety belt device, comprising a belt reel (20) for winding and unwinding the safety belt. According to the invention, it is provided that at least one reel end (21) of the belt reel (20) is mounted in a bearing which comprises at least two bearing sections (110, 120, 150) having different play.
The invention relates to a belt deflector with a main element (100) that can be attached to the structure of a vehicle, and with a belt support element (200) that is movable relative to the main element (100) and forms a support surface (231) or support edge for a safety belt (20) to be deflected. According to the invention, the belt deflector comprises an intermediate element (300, 400) that is deformed when the movable belt support element (200) is moved relative to the main element (100), in the direction of the intermediate element (300, 400), and because of this deformation is pressed against the safety belt (20).
The invention relates to a steering wheel assembly for a motor-vehicle steering wheel, comprising a gripping region (1) for gripping and operating the steering wheel, which gripping region has an outer surface (10), which surrounds the gripping region (1) and which adjoins the surroundings of the gripping region (1), and comprising at least one electrical element arranged on the gripping region (1), which electrical element forms a planar electrode assembly (5, 6) such that the approach of a hand toward the gripping region (1) and/or the position of a hand on the gripping region (1) can be sensed. The planar electrode assembly (5, 6) has, in at least one partial region (51, 52, 53, 54; 62), an electrode surface that faces the outer surface (10) of the gripping region (1) and that is linear or concave in cross-section.
The invention relates to a steering wheel (1) for a motor vehicle comprising a frame (131) and at least one element (132) for adjusting the oscillation frequency and/or the inertia of the steering wheel (1). The steering wheel (1) is characterised in that the element (132) is electrically conductive and forms part of a sensor element.
A gas bag arrangement with a gas bag and a filling mechanism arranged in an opening of the gas bag for filling the gas bag with gas is provided. It is provided that the filling mechanism is elastically held in the opening by a holding mechanism arranged in the region of the opening, wherein the holding mechanism has elastic properties due to which it exerts holding forces on the filling mechanism.
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 side airbag for motor vehicles is provided. The side airbag comprises a gas bag which is to be arranged as intended on a vehicle seat, so that, in order to protect a vehicle occupant situated on the vehicle seat, it can be deployed laterally beside the vehicle occupant, and a gas generator for filling the gas bag with a gas, so that the same deploys. The gas bag and the gas generator are configured and provided to be arranged on the vehicle seat such that in the deployed state the gas bag supports itself on a backrest frame of the vehicle seat.
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 21/233 - 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 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
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 21/261 - 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
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Gas bag arrangement with a device for controlling an outlet cross-section of a vent opening
A gas bag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system is provided. The gas bag arrangement comprises a gas bag inflatable by a gas generator to protect a vehicle occupant, whose envelope defines an interior space of the gas bag that can be filled with gas, a vent opening through which gas can flow out of the gas bag, and a device for controlling the outlet cross-section of the vent opening, which comprises at least one covering part with which the vent opening can be covered, in order to at least partly close the same, and which furthermore comprises an actuating mechanism which interacts with the covering part, in order to vary the outlet cross-section of the vent opening. The actuating mechanism includes an additional gas source and an element different from the gas bag and inflatable by means of the gas source.
The invention relates to a belt retractor for a seat belt having a belt reel for winding up and unwinding the seat belt and a torsion bar which is arranged outside the belt reel and is connected at one bar end to a switchable fixing device. The switchable fixing device keeps the bar end rotationally fixed in one state and permits rotation of the bar end in another state. The switchable fixing device has a displaceable piston which, with a piston portion, in a locking position, can secure the bar end against rotation and, in a release position displaced in relation to the locking position, releases the bar end.
A steering angle sensor, equipped for installation in a steering arrangement of a motor vehicle, is provided. The steering angle sensor comprises a rotatably mounted first gearwheel which upon actuation of the steering arrangement rotates about an axis and at least one rotatably mounted second gearwheel which is in engagement with the first gearwheel and is carried along with a rotary movement of the first gearwheel, so that with reference to a rotary movement of the second gearwheel a steering angle of the steering arrangement can be determined. The teeth of at least one of the gearwheels are tapered in axial direction along the tooth width such that a respective tooth of the one gearwheel, which is tapered along the tooth width, with wedge action can be fitted into a tooth gap of the gearwheel in engagement therewith.
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
F16H 1/02 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion
59.
Superposition drive for a superimposed steering system of a motor vehicle
The invention relates to a superposition drive for a superimposed steering system of a motor vehicle, with a drive shaft and a drive gear cooperating with the drive shaft, wherein the drive shaft is pivotally mounted with respect to the drive gear. A lever element pivotally mounted with respect to the drive gear, which is designed and arranged such that pivoting of the lever element entails pivoting of the drive shaft or vice versa pivoting of the drive shaft entails pivoting of the lever element, is provided.
A belt roller for a safety belt having a belt coil for winding and unwinding the safety belt. The roller includes a lockable locking base which is connected to the belt coil and which is suitable for blocking the belt coil in the event of an abrupt rotation of the belt coil in the belt unwinding direction. The roller also includes a force transmission element which couples the belt coil and the locking base in a locking position and is inactive in an unlocking position. The force transmission element has a base member and a shearing portion which can be sheared off.
The invention relates inter alia to a sensor (10), in particular for triggering a vehicle security device (1). According to the invention the sensor (10) comprises a support element (40) and a housing part (70), which holds the support element (40), and the housing part (70) consists of a softer material than the support element (40).
A sensor system for a motor vehicle is provided. The sensor system comprises a flat shielding element which is electrically conductive and to which an electric potential can be applied, and at least one capacitive sensor element which includes an electrically conducting structure which is arranged on one side of the shielding element. As electrically conducting structure the sensor element includes at least one sensor conductor which forms a sewing thread and is sewn onto the one side of the shielding element.
G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitanceMeasuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance methodMeasuring loss factorMeasuring dielectric constants
B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating meansRim covers
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
G01L 1/14 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in capacitance or inductance of electrical elements, e.g. by measuring variations of frequency of electrical oscillators
G01L 1/26 - Auxiliary measures taken, or devices used, in connection with the measurement of force, e.g. for preventing influence of transverse components of force, for preventing overload
G01L 5/22 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers
A steering wheel for a motor vehicle is provided. In one form, the steering wheel includes: a steering wheel rim, via which the steering wheel can be actuated by a driver of the motor vehicle for generating a steering angle, a superposition drive for generating a steering angle which can be superimposed with a steering angle generated by actuating the steering wheel rim, a locking means different from the superposition drive, with which the superposition drive can be locked by mechanical action and bearing means, by means of which a housing of the locking means is elastically mounted on a housing of the superposition drive such that it can carry out a compensating movement relative to the housing of the superposition drive.
A method and a device for testing an electronic appliance for determining at least one variable of a system. The electronic appliance is designed in the form of a sensor. The method includes defining an expected minimum and/or maximum value of the variable and producing an electric signal by means of the electronic appliance depending on the variable. The method also includes detecting at least one value of a parameter of the produced electric signal and defining an expected minimum and/or maximum value of the parameter depending on the defined minimum and/or maximum value of the variable of the system. A determination is made, based on whether the detected value of the parameter is greater than the minimum value defined for the parameter and/or smaller than the maximum value, whether there is a malfunction of the electronic appliance provoked by an external electromagnetic interference field.
G01R 31/28 - Testing of electronic circuits, e.g. by signal tracer
G01D 3/08 - Measuring arrangements with provision for the special purposes referred to in the subgroups of this group with provision for safeguarding the apparatus, e.g. against abnormal operation, against breakdown
65.
Gas bag arrangements for a steering wheel of a motor vehicle
A gasbag arrangement for a steering wheel of a motor vehicle is provided. The gasbag arrangement includes a gasbag which can be inflated for protecting a vehicle occupant. The gasbag, when inflated and mounted in the vehicle, includes an indentation in a portion that points towards the vehicle floor in the straight-ahead position of the steering wheel for reducing the expansion of a gasbag in the direction of a body region extending below the thorax region of the vehicle occupant such that a load on that body region during an impact of the vehicle occupant on the gasbag is minimized. According to another aspect a gasbag arrangement includes a gasbag which, when inflated and mounted in the vehicle, includes a side facing towards the vehicle floor and extending essentially parallel to a plane spanned by the longitudinal vehicle direction and the transverse vehicle direction.
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
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
An air bag device for a people protection system of a vehicle, having a folded air bag which forms an air bag package having a length and a height. An inlay element, directly connected to and/or placed into the air bag, is provided having a length which essentially corresponds to the length of at least a section of the air bag package and having a height which essentially corresponds to the height of the air bag package. The inlay element is provided and arranged to define the folded air bag regarding its cross-section dimensions and to thereby fix it with desired cross-section dimensions. The inlay element is designed as an elongated flat section and is made of multiple segments, succeeding one another in the longitudinal direction of the air bag. At least one segment of the inlay element has a bore.
A belt retractor frame, which is suitable for fixing in a vehicle. The belt retractor frame has: at least one hook for hooking the belt refractor frame into a vehicle panel and at least one bent tab, which produces a preload with the vehicle panel after the at least one hook has been hooked in.
A side air bag for a vehicle occupant restraint system of a motor vehicle is provided. The side air bag comprising at least one inflatable chamber, having a first area to protect the head of a vehicle occupant as well as a second area which—referring to the state of the side air bag (in which it is installed in the vehicle and inflated—extends in the direction of the vehicle floor beyond a door parapet which is adjacent to a side window of the vehicle. The chamber is designed in such a way that it tapers off from the first towards the second area.
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
69.
Airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system and method for producing a vehicle occupant restraint system
An airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system of a motor vehicle is provided. The airbag comprising at least one first and one second layer of an airbag material, at least one inflatable chamber formed between the first and the second layer, which is inflatable for the protection of a vehicle occupant and at least one seam, by which the first and the second layer are connected with each other along at least a portion of their respective circumference. The airbag is deployed between a vehicle occupant and a vehicle side structure. The airbag is formed such that when the airbag is mounted in the vehicle and inflated, the seam extends along a plane which is oriented obliquely or transversely to a plane formed by the longitudinal and the height direction of the vehicle.
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
70.
Steering wheel for a motor vehicle having superimposed steering
A steering wheel for a motor vehicle is provided. The steering wheel includes a steering wheel rim for rotating actuation of the steering wheel, a steering wheel hub for connecting the steering wheel with a steering shaft of a motor vehicle and a superposition drive for the actuation of a superposition steering by means of which said steering a steering angle created by actuation of the steering wheel rim can be superposed by a superposed angle that can be created by the superposition steering so that a respective rotation movement of a steering shaft connected with the steering wheel is composed of a steering angle that can be created by actuation of the steering wheel rim and a superposed angle that can be created by actuation of the superposition steering. An arresting appliance is provided on the steering wheel, separate from the components of the superposition steering for creating the superposed angle.
An airbag arrangement includes an airbag with at least one inflatable chamber and a first opening; and a cover that at least partially covers the first opening of the airbag and that comprises a second opening. The first and second openings are designed such that the chamber of the airbag is accessible through the first and second openings. The first opening is designed in a first layer of an airbag material and the second opening is designed in a second layer of an airbag material. At least one part projects into the airbag through the first and the second opening, whereby the first and the second layer are restrained by the part projecting into the airbag in the area of the openings such that a section of the rim of the first and a section of the rim of the second opening rest closely against the part.
B60R 21/20 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
72.
Steering device for a motor vehicle, having a steering wheel, a steering shaft and a superposition gearing
A steering device for a motor vehicle is provided. The steering device has a steering wheel, having a steering shaft and having a superposition gearing which is arranged in or on the steering wheel and which is designed to transmit a motor-driven adjusting movement to the steering shaft. In one form, at least one interface is provided which, in the presence of a defined condition, separates or limits a transmission of force between the steering shaft and the superposition gearing. The interface is for example an overload clutch.
A steering device for a motor vehicle is provided. The steering device comprises a steering wheel, a superposition gearing and a gearing housing, wherein the superposition gearing is arranged in the gearing housing. The superposition gearing is designed to transmit a motor-driven adjusting movement to a steering shaft. The steering wheel forms a steering wheel base which serves for a connection to the steering shaft. It is provided that at least one constituent of the gearing housing, which constituent serves for mounting and/or fixing a gearing element of the superposition gearing or of a drive motor, is integrated into and formed in one piece with the steering wheel base of the steering wheel.
The invention relates to an airbag, the airbag comprising a tubular area and a filling piece for filling the airbag with gas of a gas generator, wherein the filling piece is formed by putting-over the tubular area of the airbag. In one embodiment, the filling piece is formed by putting-over the tubular area of the airbag in the longitudinal direction, wherein an end of the put-over tubular area faces the airbag interior and said end of the put-over tubular area comprises one or several openings which are arranged to distribute gas inflowing from a gas generator in a targeted manner into the airbag.
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
75.
Attachment arrangement and a tool for locking an attachment arrangement
An attachment arrangement is provided. The attachment arrangement includes a mounting structure having an opening, an attachment element to be inserted into the opening for attaching a part to the mounting structure, and a locking element of the attachment element for locking the attachment element to the mounting structure. The locking element is inserted as a part of the attachment element along an insertion direction into the opening in the mounting structure up to an end position and engages behind the opening in the end position such that it prevents removal of the attachment element from the opening and thus locks the attachment element to the mounting structure. The locking element has at least a first section and a second section that rest against the edge of the opening in succession when the attachment element is inserted through the opening.
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
F16B 2/24 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal
An airbag device for a vehicle, including an airbag package, a receptacle, and a flexible protective covering for the airbag. The flexible protective covering includes at least two flexible, sheet-like protective elements secured to the receptacle. The flexible, sheet-like protective elements are connected to one another via at least one separable tearing line. The flexible, sheet-like protective elements flank the airbag during initial inflation and expansion of the airbag. A flexible guide layer is arranged between the protective covering and the airbag package. The flexible guide layer is permanently connected to a first of the sheet-like protective elements, such that the first sheet-like protective element, together with the guide layer, forms a composite layer flanking the airbag during inflation.
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 21/20 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
An airbag arrangement for restraining an occupant of a motor vehicle. The vehicle roof is bounded by lateral roof edge regions extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and also bounded by a front window cross member extending transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A first section of the folded-up airbag can be arranged along a lateral roof edge region. A second section can be angled away from the first section transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, wherein the second section of the airbag is arranged along a longitudinal side of the front window cross member. The airbag can be disconnected from the vehicle body in the region of the second section or be connected releasably thereto when the airbag is deployed. Therefore, when the airbag is deployed, the entire second section can be deployed freely.
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
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Steering device for a superposition steering system
A steering device for a superposition steering system is provided using at least one actuator. The device is based on the object of producing a superposition steering system which requires no additional installation space in the steering column. The actuator for the superposition steering system is therefore arranged in the steering wheel.
A side airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system includes an airbag which is provided for the protection of a vehicle occupant and which has at least two inflatable chambers which are in each case to assume a specific position in a motor vehicle after inflation. A functional band is provided, which is secured by a portion outside the airbag. At least a portion of the functional band exerts on at least one of the chambers of the airbag a holding force, which has the effect that the chamber, after inflation, assumes the position provided for the chamber.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Vehicles, vehicle seats and parts thereof, vehicle safety
seats for children and parts thereof, safety systems for
vehicles, safety belts, safety belts for vehicle seats,
vehicle components and vehicle attachments, as far as
included in this class.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Sensors for vehicles, in particular acceleration sensors,
steering angle sensors, seat weight sensors; diagnosis and
control apparatus for safety systems for vehicles, in
particular for occupant restraint devices. Active and passive safety systems for vehicles, in
particular occupant restraint devices; child restraint seats
and their parts; safety airbags; seatbelts; door panels,
steering wheels, steering columns and seats for vehicles.
