Abstract

The disclosure relates to a side airbag for a vehicle safety system of an automotive vehicle including an autonomously driving vehicle. The side airbag comprises at least one inflatable area and at least one non-inflatable area which subdivides the inflatable area and forms at least one adaptive deployment portion which, regarding its deployment shape, automatically and adaptively adapts to the position of an assigned vehicle seat. Further, a vehicle safety system is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
• B60R 21/2334 - Expansion control features

Abstract

111) when the vehicle is moving in a manual mode and to the medium or largest final depth when the vehicle is moving in an autonomous mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• B60R 21/2342 - Tear seams

Abstract

In an assembly (10) consisting of a support (14) and an emblem (12) which is designed as a separate part, the emblem has at least one elongated bending tab (20), via which the emblem is secured to the support. The support has a through-opening (26) through which the bending tab protrudes, and the bending tab is bent in a bending region (28) in order to be supported against the rear face (24) of the support. The bending tab has at least one reinforcement rib (40) in the bending region, said reinforcement rib being oriented towards the rear face (24) of the support. The emblem is placed on the support such that the bending tab protrudes through the through-opening. The bending tab is bent in the bending region such that the bending tab is supported on the rear face of the support, and the bending tab is deformed such that the reinforcement rib (40; 140) is produced in the bending region.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag module (10) for a vehicle safety system (100), which airbag module has a holding device (24) and an airbag (14) having an airbag wall (18), which encloses an inflatable chamber (16), and having a first tensioning means (31) and a second tensioning means (32), which delimit a maximum volume of the chamber (16) and/or influence an airbag contour. The holding device (24) has a holding position, in which the tensioning means (31, 32) are attached to the holding element (26) and the airbag (14) is inflated, upon deployment, into a first state with a first maximum volume and/or a first airbag contour, and a released position, in which the tensioning means (31, 32) are released and the airbag (14) is inflated, upon deployment, into a second state with a second maximum volume and/or a second airbag contour. The invention also relates to a vehicle safety system (100) having such an airbag module (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

A multi-chamber airbag (10 has an airbag wall (16) with a primary outlet (51) and at least one secondary outlet (52) which surrounds an inflatable primary chamber (14), and a gas distribution mechanism (58) with a primary closure element and at least one secondary closure element (62). Furthermore, the gas distribution mechanism (58) is adjustable between a first position and a second position. The multi-chamber airbag (10) is designed in such a way that, in the first position, the primary outlet (51) is closed by the primary closure element (61) and the at least one secondary outlet (52) is opened up such that gas can flow out of the primary chamber (14) via the at least one secondary outlet (52), and, in the second position, the primary outlet (51) is opened up such that gas can flow out of the primary chamber (14) via the primary outlet (51), and the at least one secondary outlet (52) is closed by the at least one secondary closure element (62).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/2338 - Tethers
• B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means

Abstract

A vehicle occupant restraint system includes an airbag module (18) that is disposed in a roof area (16) of a vehicle and is assigned to a front seat (14). The airbag module (18) comprises an airbag (20) that is disposed so that it deploys in the vehicle longitudinal direction (L) in front of a vehicle occupant (12) seated in the front seat (14), wherein a baffle (24) of the airbag (20) in the filled state is aligned transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction (L) and faces the vehicle occupant (12). In a situation of restraint, it can be decided whether the airbag (20) is filled depending on whether the vehicle occupant (12) is touching a steering wheel (38) of the vehicle, wherein a steering wheel airbag is exclusively filled when a contact with the steering wheel (38) is detected.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/214 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in roof panels
• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
• B62D 1/19 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable incorporating energy-absorbing arrangements, e.g. by being yieldable or collapsible

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag of a vehicle occupant restraint system, in particular a driver airbag, with a front-side wall (26) which forms a front side of the airbag (10), and with a rear-side wall (24) and an intermediate wall (28) arranged between the front-side and the rear-side wall (26, 24), wherein the rear-side wall (24) is connected, on its outer circumference (30), circumferentially to the intermediate wall (28), but at least in portions not to the front-side wall (26), and wherein the intermediate wall (28) is connected, on its outer circumference (38), circumferentially to an outer circumference (32) of the front-side wall (26) and additionally, spaced apart from the outer circumference (30) both of the front-side wall (26) and the intermediate wall (28), to the front-side wall (26), with the result that a first inflatable chamber (48) is formed between the rear-side wall (24), the intermediate wall (28) and the front-side wall (26), and at least a second inflatable chamber (30) is formed between the intermediate wall (28) and the front-side wall (26), and wherein a cover (22) of the airbag (10) is formed from the front-side wall (26), the rear-side wall (24) and portions of the intermediate wall (28).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a cover element for an airbag module with a tear line and at least one hinge region for opening the cover element by pivoting of at least one flap which is formed by the tear line as the cover element is opened, wherein at least one stiffening rib having a material weakening extends between the tear line and the hinge region. The cover element is distinguished in that the material weakening is formed on the side of the hinge region.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag (20) for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising an airbag rear wall (24) having an airbag opening (26) for inflating the airbag (20) and multiple rear wall openings (28) distributed around the airbag opening (26) for receiving securing bolts (30), and comprising a flexible diffuser (32) having a central cover section (34) and multiple connection arms (36), each extending from the central cover section (34) to a free end (38), wherein the free ends (38) of the connection arms (36) have diffuser securing openings (40) for receiving securing bolts (30), wherein the ends (38) of the connection arms (36) are arranged on an inner side (42) of the airbag rear wall (24) such that the diffuser securing openings (40) are aligned with the rear wall openings (28), and two respective diffuser securing openings (40) of different, overlapping connection arms (36) are positioned on each rear wall opening (28), and wherein the connection arms (36) overlapping in the region of a rear wall opening (28) are securely connected to one another and securely connected to the airbag rear wall (24). The invention also relates to a method for producing the airbag (20) and to an airbag module (10) and a vehicle steering wheel (10) comprising an airbag (20) of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B60R 21/2346 - Soft diffusers

Abstract

The invention relates to a mounting device (10) for a vehicle interior lining (95) for mounting to a vehicle body (90). According to the invention, the mounting device (10) comprises a mounting slide (20) that is configured for mounting a tether (60) of an airbag (85), wherein the mounting slide (20) can be actuated by the tether (60).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• B62D 25/04 - Door pillars

Abstract

The invention relates to a steering wheel comprising a steering wheel rim and an airbag (26), the airbag (26) emerging at a position other than an upper side of the steering wheel (10) and unfolding through a free space between the hub region and the steering wheel rim to the upper side of the steering wheel. The airbag (26) comprises a pillow-shaped retention chamber (32) which, when completely filled, covers the steering wheel rim on the passenger side, wherein, when the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, an upper end (53) of the retention chamber (32) is at a 12 o'clock position and a lower end (55) of the retention chamber (32) is at a 6 o'clock position. The retention chamber (32) has a front and a rear wall that are joined prior to the start of filling by two tear seams (46) which each extend from a first end (52) to a second end (54) and which define the initial fill volume of the retention chamber (32) by partitioning lateral portions of the retention chamber (32) in the region of the 3 o'clock position and the 9 o'clock position, and which are designed to open in the course of filling so that the entire volume of the retention chamber (32) is filled.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B60R 21/2342 - Tear seams

Abstract

The invention relates to a steering wheel comprising an airbag that is accommodated in an airbag module in the hub region of the steering wheel, wherein an exit opening of the airbag module is located at a position different from an upper face of the steering wheel and below the steering wheel rim. The airbag comprises a retention chamber (32) and a tubular connection chamber (34), wherein the retention chamber (32), when completely filled, covers the steering wheel rim on the occupant side, while the connection chamber (34) connects the retention chamber (32) to a gas generator (24). In a straight-ahead position of the steering wheel, an upper end of the retention chamber (32) is located at a 12-o'clock position, and a lower end is located at a 6-o'clock position. The retention chamber (32) comprises a front wall and a rear wall which are folded so as to lie one on top of the other, wherein the retention chamber (32) is folded to form an airbag package (28) in such a way that, starting from the spread-out-flat state, the lateral portions are folded from the 3-o'clock position and/or from the 9-o'clock position towards an imaginary center line, and the resulting intermediate package is folded from the 12-o'clock position and from the 6-o'clock position to form two partial packages (70).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded

Abstract

A steering wheel (10) has a steering wheel rim (16) and an airbag module (18) which is accommodated in a hub region (12) of the steering wheel (10) and comprises an airbag (26), an outlet opening of the airbag module (18) being located at a position different from an upper side of the steering wheel (10) and below the steering wheel rim (16) and the airbag module (18) being disposed so that the airbag (26) deploys towards the upper side of the steering wheel (10) through a free space (22) between the hub region (12) and the steering wheel rim (16). The airbag (26) comprises a cushion-like retaining chamber (32) and a connecting chamber (34), the retaining chamber (32) in the completely filled state covering the steering wheel rim (16) on the side facing the occupant, whilst the connecting chamber (34) connects the retaining chamber (32), via an inflation opening disposed on a rear wall (50) of the retaining chamber (32), to a gas generator accommodated in the airbag module (18), the connecting chamber (34) in the filled state having a tube-like shape which is predetermined by at least one cut-out part of a shell of the connecting chamber (34).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B60R 21/2342 - Tear seams
• B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
• B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means
• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers

Abstract

A steering wheel (10) has a steering wheel rim (16) and an airbag module (18) which is received in a hub region (12) of the steering wheel (10) and comprises an airbag (26), wherein an outlet opening of the airbag module (18) lies below the steering wheel rim (16) and at a position which is different from an upper side of the steering wheel (10), and the airbag module (18) is arranged in such a way that the airbag (26) deploys through a clearance (22) between the hub region (12) and the steering wheel rim (16) towards the upper side of the steering wheel (10). The airbag (26) comprises a cushion-shaped restraining chamber (32) and a connecting chamber (34), wherein the restraining chamber (32) covers the steering wheel rim (16) on the occupant side in the completely filled state, while the connecting chamber (34) connects the restraining chamber (32) via an inflation orifice which is arranged on a rear-side wall (50) of the restraining chamber (32) to a gas generator which is received in the airbag module (18), wherein the connecting chamber (34) of the airbag (26) has at least one ventilating opening (72), in order to make an outflow of filling gas from the airbag (26) possible before it passes into the restraining chamber (32).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B60R 21/2342 - Tear seams
• B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
• B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an improvement of a structure of a steering wheel. For this, the disclosure suggests a steering wheel comprising a monolithic steering wheel base body which includes a central area for mounting the steering wheel to a steering mechanism, a steering wheel rim and at least one spoke whose first spoke end abuts on the central area and whose second spoke end abuts on the steering wheel rim. Accordingly, a projection which restricts tilting of the spoke toward a central area to a predetermined extent is formed in an area of a first spoke end.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 1/08 - Spokes, e.g. resilient
• B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating meansRim covers
• B62D 1/11 - Hand wheels incorporating energy-absorbing arrangements, e.g. by being yieldable or collapsible

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag module (22) for mounting on a steering control element (10) of a motor vehicle, the steering control element being rotatable about an axis (A), and the airbag module comprising: - a module housing (24) for holding a folded airbag (26), the module housing comprising a module bottom (30); and - a metal spring (28) for locking the airbag module (22) on the steering control element (10), the metal spring being pre-mounted on the module bottom (30) and having a locking portion (32) which can be elastically deflected perpendicularly to the axis (A); wherein, on the module bottom (30), a spacer (34) is provided, which axially adjoins the locking portion (32) of the metal spring on a side of the metal spring (28) facing the folded airbag (26) and which can be elastically deflected together with said locking portion (32) of the metal spring (28) in a deflection direction (x) perpendicular to the axis (A). The invention also relates to a vehicle steering unit (12) having an airbag module (22) of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

In a method of folding a curtain-type side airbag to form an elongate airbag package which defines a longitudinal direction, in one folding step at least portions of the side airbag are rolled around a first winding axis. In another folding step, at least portions of the side airbag are rolled around a second winding axis which is at an angle between 0° and 180° with the first winding axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge

Abstract

In a vehicle occupant protection system, a first tether is permanently fastened to a front panel of the airbag and is detachably fixed to an actuator unit on the module side. A second tether is arranged on the module side and is connected to the first tether, wherein in an extension of the second tether there is provided a decoupling arrangement which is located between the second tether and the first tether only when the actuator unit is activated.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag (10) of a vehicle occupant restraining system, made of an airbag fabric comprises fabric warp threads, fabric weft threads, and additionally electrically conductive threads that are integrated into the airbag fabric (12). A device (20) for folding together the airbag (10) has an electric power supply (22) and at least one contact region (26') which is designed such that a current flow through the electrically conductive threads of the airbag (10) can be generated in order to heat the airbag fabric (12). In order to fold together the airbag (10), the airbag fabric (12) is heated in that a flow of current is generated in the electrically conductive threads (18) of the airbag fabric (12), and the airbag (10) is folded together in a desired shape in order to form an airbag packet (36) before cooling the airbag packet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a front airbag for mounting on a vehicle roof, comprising an airbag mouth for filling an inflatable airbag volume with generator gas which in a mounted condition of the front airbag faces the vehicle roof, and comprising an airbag panel which defines a shape of the inflatable airbag volume and, in the mounted and inflated condition of the front airbag, includes a frontal impact surface for a vehicle occupant to be protected, wherein at a lateral edge of the frontal impact surface a support element protruding from the frontal impact surface toward the vehicle roof is provided for contacting and laterally stabilizing an occupant's head. Moreover, the disclosure also relates to a front airbag module and a vehicle comprising such front airbag.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a vehicle occupant restraint system for a motor vehicle, comprising a central airbag installed in the area of a vehicle roof liner between two vehicle seats. At least one holding arrangement is fastened by a first end to the airbag and by a second end to a vehicle structure such that the holding arrangement retains the airbag in an inflated state in a holding position in which the airbag can laterally support a vehicle occupant.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
• 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 21/2338 - Tethers
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle occupant restraint system comprising an airbag module (18), which is arranged in a roof region (16) of a vehicle and is allocated to a front seat (14). The airbag module (18) comprises an airbag (20) which is arranged such that it deploys on the front seat (14) in the vehicle longitudinal direction (L) in front of a vehicle occupant (12), wherein an impact surface (24) of the airbag (20) in the inflated state is aligned transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction (L) and points towards the vehicle occupant (12). In a restraint situation, a decision can be made whether the airbag (20) is filled depending on whether the vehicle occupant (12) touches a steering wheel (38) of the vehicle, wherein exclusively a steering wheel airbag is filled when a touch of the steering wheel (38) is detected.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B62D 1/183 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable adjustable between in-use and out-of-use positions, e.g. to improve access

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag module (10) for a vehicle occupant restraint system (12), comprising an airbag (14), an inflator (18), a shaping tether (22) for influencing the airbag deployment geometry which is connected to the airbag (14) at one tether end, and comprising a port release tether (20) which is connected to a discharge port closure (26) of the airbag (14) at one tether end, wherein the port release tether (20) is connected to the discharge port closure (26) so that it releases a discharge port (28) of the airbag (14) from a predetermined tensile tether force, and wherein an activatable tether release device (24) coupled both to the shaping tether (22) and to the port release tether (20) is provided for actively releasing the tethers (20, 22). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method of operating a vehicle occupant restraint system (12) comprising said airbag module (10), wherein airbag deployment takes place in response to predetermined basic conditions, such as in response to the weight of a vehicle occupant (16) and/or of a driving mode for manual or automated and, resp., autonomous driving.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• 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 21/203 - 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
• B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means

Abstract

An apparatus for connecting a curtain airbag to a vehicle includes a fabric mounting portion formed from or connected to the curtain airbag. The fabric mounting portion has a fastener retainer for retaining a fastener in the mounting portion during installation of the curtain airbag in the vehicle. The fastener retainer is formed from the mounting portion fabric and defined by one or more slots that extend through the mounting portion fabric, leaving the fastener retainer connected to the remainder of the mounting portion by one or more tabs. The mounting portion also has a retainer opening extending through the fastener retainer and sized to form an interference fit with the fastener so that the fastener retainer holds the fastener. The one or more tabs in combination with the one or more slots permits the fastener retainer to move relative to the remainder of the mounting portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

An airbag comprises an airbag panel defining an inflatable volume. A discharge port having a closure is formed in the airbag panel. A tether extends through the inflatable volume from a first end tightly connected to the airbag panel in the direction of the discharge port to an opposite second end. The discharge port closure is connected to the second tether end and the airbag panel. The tether at least in portions has a two-ply design and includes two strap layers. A control strap extends transversely to the tether through the inflatable airbag volume. A first control strap portion is fastened to the airbag panel and to the first strap layer. A second control strap portion is fastened to the airbag panel and to the second strap layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• 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
• B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means

Abstract

An apparatus for connecting a curtain airbag to a vehicle includes a fabric mounting portion formed from or connected to the curtain airbag. The fabric mounting portion has a fastener retainer for retaining a fastener in the mounting portion during installation of the curtain airbag in the vehicle. The fastener retainer is formed from the mounting portion fabric and defined by one or more slots that extend through the mounting portion fabric, leaving the fastener retainer connected to the remainder of the mounting portion by one or more tabs. The mounting portion also has a retainer opening extending through the fastener retainer and sized to form an interference fit with the fastener so that the fastener retainer holds the fastener. The one or more tabs in combination with the one or more slots permits the fastener retainer to move relative to the remainder of the mounting portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
• 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 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration

Abstract

The invention relates to a fastening device (10) for a vehicle interior lining (95) for fastening to a vehicle body (90). According to the invention, the fastening device (10) comprises a fastening slide (20) which is designed to fasten a retaining strap (60) of an airbag (85), wherein the fastening slide (20) can be actuated by means of the retaining strap (60).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
• 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

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an airbag module that comprises an inflatable airbag, an inflator for inflating the airbag and a plurality of securing units for attaching the airbag module to a vehicle. The airbag has a C-shaped configuration including two juxtaposed legs in an imaginary cross-sectional plane that is transverse to its longitudinal extension. The disclosed design of the airbag is configured to improve deployment behavior such that in a mounting situation of the airbag 10 a central plane defined between the two legs intersects a vertical plane extending through the longitudinal extension of the airbag. A manufacturing method for an airbag module is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
• B60R 21/201 - Packaging straps or envelopes for inflatable members
• 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

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a side airbag for a vehicle safety system of an automotive vehicle including an autonomously driving vehicle. The side airbag comprises at least one inflatable area and at least one non-inflatable area which subdivides the inflatable area and forms at least one adaptive deployment portion which, regarding its deployment shape, automatically and adaptively adapts to the position of an assigned vehicle seat. Further, a vehicle safety system is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
• B60R 21/2334 - Expansion control features

Abstract

A steering wheel includes a steering wheel axis, a hub for fastening the steering wheel to a steering shaft rotatable about a steering wheel axis, and a steering wheel rim connected to the hub and at least partially surrounding the hub in the circumferential direction. A mounting projection for fastening an operating unit is formed on the steering wheel rim and includes a coupling element for detachably fastening the operating unit as well as a positioning portion for fixing the operating unit in position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels
• B62D 1/08 - Spokes, e.g. resilient
• B62D 1/10 - HubsConnecting hubs to steering columns, e.g. adjustable

Abstract

An airbag module for an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The airbag module comprises a folded inflatable airbag, a fastening element for mounting the airbag on the vehicle, a mounting jacket in which the folded airbag is received and fixed, as well as an elongate flexible holding strap for positioning the airbag in its deployed inflated state. The holding strap extends from a first strap end fastened on the airbag to an opposite second strap end to which the fastening element is attached. In the folded state of the airbag, the holding strap is connected to the mounting jacket or is received in the mounting jacket.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/201 - Packaging straps or envelopes for inflatable members
• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge

Abstract

The invention relates to a cover cap (10) for an airbag module (12), especially for a driver airbag module, comprising a front panel (14) including an outer face (16) as well as an opposed inner face (18) which in the assembled state of the airbag module (12) faces a folded airbag (20), and an emblem (22) including two separate emblem elements (24, 26) fastened to the front panel (14), wherein the front panel (14) has a tear line (32) along which the cover cap (10) tears upon activation of the assembled airbag module (12), and wherein the tear line (32) extends between the two separate emblem elements (24, 26). Furthermore, the invention also includes an airbag module (12) comprising said cover cap (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• 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

Abstract

An airbag module, in particular for a vehicle-occupant restraint system, comprises at least one airbag (10) which has at least two chambers. When the airbag (10) is inflated, an absorption chamber (12) has at least one impact surface (16) for a vehicle occupant (18a, 18b), or a pedestrian, and cushions the vehicle occupant (18a, 18b) or pedestrian. A support chamber (14) has a higher degree of stiffness than the absorption chamber (12) and supports the absorption chamber (12) independently of a vehicle structure. A vehicle-occupant restraint system for a motor vehicle, for protecting at least one vehicle occupant (18a, 18b) comprises an airbag module of this type, the airbag module being preferably housed in a roof region of the passenger compartment of the vehicle, in particular between a roof frame (24) and a roof liner cover panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
• 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 21/36 - Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians using airbags
• 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

Abstract

A vehicle-occupant restraint system for a motor vehicle (24), in particular for an autonomous vehicle, comprises at least a first airbag (10) which is inflated in a restraining situation and which, when inflated, has a restraining action on a vehicle occupant (26). The vehicle-occupant restraint system further comprises at least a separate second airbag (12) which is inflated in a restraining situation in addition to the first airbag (10). When both inflated, the first airbag (10) and the second airbag (12) are coupled together and form a compound airbag (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a cover cap (10) for an airbag module (12), especially for a driver airbag module, comprising a front panel (14) including an outer face (16) as well as an opposed inner face (18) which in the assembled state of the airbag module (12) faces a folded airbag (20), and an emblem (22) which is arranged and fastened at the inside of the front panel (14), wherein in the area of the emblem (22) the front panel (14) has an emblem opening (24) through which the emblem (22) is visible from the outer face (16) of the front panel (14), wherein the front panel (14) includes a tear line (26) along which the cover cap (10) tears upon activation of the assembled airbag module (12), and wherein the tear line (26) opens into the emblem opening (24) at an edge point (28) of the emblem opening (24). Furthermore, the invention also includes an airbag module (12) comprising said cover cap (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/203 - 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
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a side impact protection device comprising a side curtain airbag (22), wherein the side curtain airbag (22) includes a cushion area (24) extending along the side window (90) and at least partially covering the latter in the inflated state, comprising an upper securing edge (28) by which the cushion area (24) is secured to the lateral roof rail (18), and comprising a holding area (26) in the inflated state extending away from the side window (90) and from the cushion area (24) which constitutes the inner end of the side curtain airbag (22) and which is secured by its upper edge (29) to the vehicle roof (40) spaced apart from the lateral roof rail (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks

Abstract

An airbag unit comprising an airbag (22) folded or rolled into an elongate package as well as a wrapping (28) holding the package in the folded state includes a fold-back longitudinal end (36) of the package. Apart from a first tearing line (32) through which the airbag (22) leaves the wrapping (28), in the area of the bending point (38) the wrapping (28) has a second tearing line (50) which provides for better gas flow to the fold-back package portion (40).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag (10), especially for a side curtain airbag system (20), comprising an airbag interior (30) which in the deployed state of the airbag (10) defines one single chamber (40), wherein the chamber (40) comprises a gas guiding device (50) by which the chamber (40) is divided into at least one primary filling zone (41) and at least one secondary filling zone (42), as well as to a vehicle safety system equipped with such airbag (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B60R 21/2342 - Tear seams
• B60R 21/262 - Elongated tubular diffusers, e.g. curtain-type
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to improving the structure of a steering wheel. According to the invention, a steering wheel has a monolithic steering wheel main body which comprises a central region for fastening the steering wheel to a steering mechanism, a steering wheel rim and at least one spoke, the first spoke end adjoining the central region and the second spoke end adjoining the steering wheel rim. In the region of the first spoke end (6) a projection (8) is formed which limits tilting of the spoke (5) towards the central region (3) to a predetermined extent.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 1/11 - Hand wheels incorporating energy-absorbing arrangements, e.g. by being yieldable or collapsible

Abstract

The invention relates to a front airbag (10) for mounting on a vehicle roof (12), comprising an airbag mouth (16) for filling an inflatable airbag volume with generator gas, which is facing the vehicle roof (12) in the mounted state of the front airbag (10), and comprising an airbag wall (18) which defines the shape of the inflatable airbag volume and has a front impact surface (20) for a vehicle occupant (40) to be protected in the mounted and inflated state of the front airbag (10), wherein a support element (50) projecting from the front impact surface (20) in the direction of the vehicle roof (12) and for contacting and laterally stabilising the head (52) of an occupant is provided on a lateral edge (46, 48) of the front impact surface (20). The invention also relates to a front airbag module (42) and a vehicle (14) comprising a front airbag (10) of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• 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 21/233 - 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

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag module (10) for a motor vehicle, having a folded, inflatable airbag (12), which has on one airbag edge (24) a mounting tab (26) for fastening the airbag (12) on the motor vehicle, and a flexible mounting sleeve (14), in which the folded airbag (12) is received and mounted, wherein the mounting sleeve (14) has a slot (30) through which the mounting tab (26) of the airbag (12) extends to the outside of the mounting sleeve (14), and wherein the slot (30) is curved and/or has at least two linear slot sections (32, 34, 36) which are inclined towards one another and merge into one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/201 - Packaging straps or envelopes for inflatable members
• 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

Abstract

1122) of the vehicle occupant (20) on the vehicle seat (22), a venting device (28) of the airbag (12) is opened or closed. When the vehicle seat (22) is in a second seat position, the airbag (12) is filled with a second, relatively large volume, and the venting device (28) is opened.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means

Abstract

In a method for folding a curtain-type side airbag (10) to form an elongated airbag packet, which defines a longitudinal direction (L), in a folding step, at least sections of the side airbag (10) are rolled about a first winding axis (40). In a further folding step, at least sections of the side airbag (10) are rolled about a second winding axis (46), which is at an angle (α) between 0° and 180° to the first winding axis (40).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge

Abstract

Disclosed is a vehicle occupant restraint system (12) for a motor vehicle (10), comprising a central airbag (14) installed in the region of a vehicle inside roof lining (18), between two vehicle seats (16), at least one retaining means (20, 24, 19) being provided, which is fastened by a first end to the airbag (14) and by a second end to the vehicle body (22), such that the retaining means (20, 24, 19) holds the airbag (14), when the latter is inflated, in a retaining position in which the airbag (14) can laterally support a vehicle occupant. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/2338 - Tethers

Abstract

An airbag comprises a front panel (22), a rear panel (24) and an additional panel (26), the front panel (22) and the rear panel (24) being directly connected to each other in a first circumferential portion (28) and the front panel (22) being connected to the additional panel (26) and the additional panel (26) being connected to the rear panel (24) in a second circumferential portion (30). Further, an airbag module (16), a vehicle (10) and a method of manufacturing the airbag (18) are shown.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
• B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material

Abstract

A vehicle occupant restraint system comprises an airbag module (12) including an inflator (18) and a frontally acting airbag (16), wherein the airbag (16) includes an inflator-side inflation end (46) as well as a first free end (56) located in the inflated state of the airbag (16) within a vehicle interior. In a first period during deployment of the airbag (16), the first free end (56) is still connected via a tether (74) to the airbag module (12), wherein the tether (74) becomes detached upon reaching a predetermined tensile force. When folding the airbag (16), the non-inflated airbag (16) is spread so that a second free end (58) is maximally distant from the inflation end (46) and a first outer wall portion is stretched in the longitudinal direction of the airbag (16), and the first free end (56) is located in the vicinity of the inflation end (46) and a second outer wall portion is stretched in the longitudinal direction of the airbag (16), wherein a third outer wall portion of the airbag (16) is folded back onto itself at least in a portion. The two lateral areas of the spread airbag (16) are folded toward the center, and subsequently the airbag (16) is rolled up from the second free end (58).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
• 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 21/2338 - Tethers

Abstract

A vehicle occupant restraint system comprises an airbag module (12) which includes a frontally acting airbag (16) as well as an inflator (18) which upon activation supplies filling gas for the airbag (16), wherein prior to activation the airbag (16) is folded into an airbag package (14) and is disposed in the area of a sun visor (30) of a vehicle at a roof liner (23) of the vehicle. The airbag package (14) and the inflator (18) are substantially positioned, when viewed in the longitudinal vehicle direction (R), between a pivot axis (28) of the sun visor (30) and a windshield (26) of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/201 - Packaging straps or envelopes for inflatable members
• 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
• B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag (14) for a vehicle occupant restraining system, comprising an outflow opening (24) which is formed in an airbag wall (16) and an outflow opening closure (26) for closing the outflow opening (24). A catch band (22) extends in the direction of the outflow opening (24) from a first catch band end (32) securely connected to the airbag wall (16) to an opposite second catch band end (34), wherein the outflow opening closure (26) is connected both to the second catch band end (34) as well as to the airbag wall (16). The catch band (22) is formed in two layers at least in some sections and has two band layers (36, 38). Furthermore, a control band (40) is provided which extends transversely to the catch band (22) through the inflatable airbag volume and has two control band sections (42, 44). A first control band section (42) is secured to the airbag wall (16) and to the first band layer (36), and a second control band section (44) is secured to the airbag wall (16) and to the second band layer (38).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means
• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers

Abstract

A vehicle occupant restraint system comprises an airbag module (12) which includes an airbag (16) as well as an inflator (18) which upon activation supplies filling gas for the airbag (16). The airbag (16) is folded prior to activation into an airbag package (14) so that a main package (48) which contains a restraint part (52) of the airbag (16) constituting a major part of the airbag volume as well as a connecting portion (50) is formed which comprises a neck (54) of the airbag (16) connecting the restraint part (52) to the inflator (18), wherein the restraint part (52) is folded differently from the neck (54).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
• 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 21/2338 - Tethers
• 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 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks

Abstract

A flexible wrapping of an airbag (16) of a vehicle occupant restraint system (10) comprises a holding compartment for a folded airbag package (14) formed by a holding bag (104) and an airbag package fixation (124), an inflator fixation (114) formed by projecting retaining tabs (112) as well as at least one fixing portion (130) for fixing an airbag module (12) to a vehicle. For inserting the airbag package (14) into the wrapping (20) an intermediate cover made of a coherent piece of fabric is used into which the airbag package (14) is wrapped along with the inflator (18). The subassembly consisting of the intermediate cover, the airbag package (14) and the inflator (18) is inserted into the wrapping (20). Subsequently, the intermediate cover is removed from between the wrapping (20) and the airbag package (14) again.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
• 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 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag for an airbag module, which airbag can be transferred from an idle state into an inflated state, wherein the airbag forms, in the inflated state, a frontal impact surface (11) for a vehicle occupant and side surfaces (12a, 12b), which adjoin the impact surface at the sides, and has at least one retaining strap (13a, 13b). The airbag is characterised in that the retaining strap is fixedly connected at one end to the impact surface and at the other end to one of the side surfaces, wherein the retaining strap, when the airbag is in the inflated state, extends obliquely relative to the impact surface and forms a lateral bulge (14a, 14b) of the impact surface, which protrudes beyond a central region (15) of the impact surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag module (10) for a vehicle occupant restraint system (12), comprising an airbag (14), a gas generator (18), a shaping tether (22) for influencing the airbag deployment geometry, which is connected at a tether end to the airbag (14), and an opening release tether (20), which is connected at a tether end to an outflow opening closure (26) of the airbag (14), the opening release tether (20) being connected to the outflow opening closure (26) in such a way that it releases an outflow opening (28) of the airbag (14) once a predefined tether tensile force has been reached, and an activatable tether release device (24), coupled to both the shaping tether (22) and the opening release tether (20), being provided for actively releasing the tethers (20, 22).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising a flexible airbag casing (20) for defining an inflatable airbag volume and a reinforcing tab (22) secured to the airbag casing (20) by a continuous circumferential seam (24), wherein the seam (24) extends in a seam longitudinal direction (30) from a starting point (A), via a seam starting section (32), a seam central section (34) and a seam end section (36) up to an end point (E), wherein the seam starting section (32) and the seam end section (36) cross over at a crossing point (K), and wherein the starting point (A) of the seam (24) is spaced apart from the seam end section (36) transversely to the seam longitudinal direction (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle-occupant restraint system comprising an airbag (12) with an outer wall having a front wall (14), a rear wall (16) and a filling opening (20), wherein the outer wall has an impact section (24) for the occupant. The object of the invention is to improve the vehicle-occupant restraint system such that the associated airbag aims to achieve good restraint values for certain out-of-position situations and such that it is constructed as simply as possible. According to the invention, an internal flow channel (28) made of a flexible material and positioned inside the airbag is provided, which has an inlet end (30) connected to the filling opening (20) and an opposing outlet end (32), which, with respect to the fully deployed state of the airbag, faces towards the impact section and lies open-endedly at a distance from same.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means

Abstract

A front airbag of a vehicle occupant restraint system comprises an outer cover including a front wall and a peripheral wall, wherein a fixing portion (22) for fixing the front airbag tightly to the vehicle is provided on the peripheral wall and the front wall constitutes a baffle for the vehicle occupant and includes a circumferential first peripheral edge (20) which is circumferentially connected at a circumferential second peripheral edge (24) of the peripheral wall to the latter. The length of the two peripheral edges (20, 24) is equal. The front wall includes a cut (12) that is flatly spreadable. The front wall cut (12) has at least one notch (28) starting from the first peripheral edge (20) at two connecting points (32), wherein from each of the connecting points (32) an edge portion (34) of the notch (28) extends into the interior of the front wall cut (12) so that the two edge portions (34) are convergent in V-shape and meet in one point. In the finished front airbag, the two edge portions are connected to each other along their total length so that the connecting points (32) are located in the first peripheral edge (20) and are directly adjacent each other and in the inflated front airbag a bulge is formed in the front wall in the area of the edge portions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• 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 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a steering wheel armature cover (10) for mounting to a steering wheel armature (12) of a vehicle steering wheel (14), comprising a cover portion (16) for closing a profile of the steering wheel armature (12) open in cross-section as well as at least one securing element (18, 20, 22) for fixing the steering wheel armature cover (10) to the steering wheel armature (12). Furthermore, the invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a steering wheel armature cover (10) as well as to a vehicle steering wheel (14) comprising such steering wheel armature cover (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels
• B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating meansRim covers

Abstract

The invention relates to a horn (10) for a steering wheel (50), comprising a first contact element (20) and at least one second contact element (30), which are spaced apart from one another. According to the invention, the first contact element (20) has at least one contact lug (21) and the second contact element (30) has at least one base lug (31), the contact lug (21) and the base lug (31) being complementary to one other in such a way and being positioned in such a way that the contact lug (21) touches the base lug (31) in order to close a horn circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices

Abstract

A mounting element (1) for vehicle-side assembly of an airbag module (100) is suggested with at least one mounting plate (3) adapted to be mounted on the vehicle side which in its plate plane (E) can be non-rotatably coupled to an airbag (2), wherein the mounting plate (3) includes an extension (4) through which the mounting element (1) can be fixed, perpendicularly to the plate plane (E), non-rotatably to the airbag (2) or to a retaining element (9) maintaining the latter in its folded state. Furthermore, an airbag module (100) is suggested with an airbag (2), an inflator for providing inflating gas for the airbag (2) and at least one mounting element (1) according to the invention. Furthermore, a vehicle occupant restraint system is suggested comprising the airbag module (100) as well as comprising at least one sensor unit for detecting circumstances which trigger a case of activation of the inflator and comprising an electronic computing unit for defining the case of activation based on the circumstances detected by the sensor unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/21 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle side panels, e.g. doors
• B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag module with an inflatable airbag (10), a gas generator (20) for inflating the airbag and with a plurality of fastening devices (30) for attaching the airbag module to a vehicle, wherein the airbag has a C-shaped configuration with two limbs lying next to each other in an imaginary cross-sectional plane EQ transversely with respect to its longitudinal extent L. The invention intends to improve the deployment behaviour. For this purpose, the invention proposes designing the airbag in such a manner that, when the airbag (10) is installed, a centre plane EM defined between the two limbs intersects a vertical plane extending through the longitudinal extent of the airbag. The invention also specifies a method for producing such an airbag module.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag element (10) consisting of a textile blank (20) which has two substantially symmetrical halves (11, 12). The textile blank (20) is folded such that the halves (11, 12) overlap, and at least one folding edge (15) is formed. According to the invention, edge sections (21, 21'; 22, 22'; 25, 25'; 26, 26') of the halves (11, 12) are at least partly connected together such that at least three gas outlet openings (40a, 40b, and 40c) are formed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/2346 - Soft diffusers

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag module (1) for a vehicle occupant restraint system having at least one airbag (2) for mounting on a vehicle body, there being provided at least one retaining element (4), which can be fastened to the vehicle on one side and is fastened to the airbag on the other side, to position the airbag (2) in the active state. According to the invention, the retaining element (4) is fastened to an additional, non-inflatable area portion (5a) which is connected to an inflatable portion (6) of the airbag (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag module (10) for a motor vehicle, comprising a folded inflatable airbag (12), a securing element (14) for assembling the airbag (12) on the motor vehicle, a mounting sleeve (16) in which the folded airbag (12) is received and fixed, and an elongated flexible holding strip (18, 19) for positioning the airbag (12) when the airbag is in its unfolded inflated state, said strip extending from a first strip end (20) secured to the airbag (12) to an opposite second strip end (22) to which the securing element (14) is attached, wherein the holding strip (18, 19) is connected to the mounting sleeve (16) when the airbag (12) is folded, or the holding strip is received in the mounting sleeve (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/201 - Packaging straps or envelopes for inflatable members
• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers

Abstract

The invention relates to a fitting sleeve (10) for receiving an airbag (11) for a vehicle occupant restraining system, said airbag being convertible from a rest state into an inflated state and forming an impact surface for a vehicle occupant in the inflated state. The mounting sleeve (10) has a seam (12) which is at least partly arranged at a distance from a first pre-cut (13), which preferably has a perforation, in order to open the mounting sleeve (10) when the airbag (11) is inflated. The mounting sleeve (10) is characterized by having at least one second pre-cut (15) which is arranged at least partly between the seam (12) and the first pre-cut (13).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/201 - Packaging straps or envelopes for inflatable members

Abstract

The invention relates to a side airbag (10) for a vehicle safety system (12) of a motor vehicle (16), in particular an autonomous motor vehicle (16), wherein the side airbag (10) comprises at least one inflatable region (18) and at least one non-inflatable region (20) which divides the inflatable region (18) and forms at least one adaptively adjustable unfolding section (26), the unfolded shape of which adjusts automatically and adaptively to the position of an associated vehicle seat (14). The invention further relates to a vehicle safety system (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
• B60R 21/2334 - Expansion control features

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising an airbag panel (16) defining an inflatable airbag volume as well as including a front panel portion (18) and a rear panel portion (20), a tether (22) extending in the interior of the airbag (14) across the inflatable airbag volume, a discharge orifice (24) which is formed in the rear panel portion (20) of the airbag panel (16), as well as a first closing tab (26) and a second closing tab (28) for closing the discharge orifice (24), wherein the tether (22) extends from a first tether end (32) tightly connected to the front panel portion (18) in the direction of the discharge orifice (24) to an opposite second tether end (34), wherein the first closing tab (26) extends from a first tab end (36) tightly connected to the rear panel portion (20) to a second tab end (38) tightly connected to the second tether end (34), wherein the second closing tab (28) is fastened on the rear panel portion (20) adjacent to the discharge orifice (24), and wherein the two closing tabs (26, 28) are coupled by a connection releasable when a vehicle occupant (30) impacts on the inflated airbag (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• 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

Abstract

A steering wheel includes a steering wheel axis, a hub for fastening the steering wheel to a steering shaft rotatable about a steering wheel axis, and a steering wheel rim connected to the hub and at least partially surrounding the hub in the circumferential direction. A mounting projection for fastening an operating unit is formed on the steering wheel rim and includes a coupling element for detachably fastening the operating unit as well as a positioning portion for fixing the operating unit in position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels
• B62D 1/08 - Spokes, e.g. resilient
• B62D 1/10 - HubsConnecting hubs to steering columns, e.g. adjustable

Abstract

The invention relates to a covering cap (10) for an airbag module (12), in particular for a driver airbag module, comprising: a front wall (14), which has an outer side (16) and an opposite inner side (18), which, when the airbag module (12) is assembled, faces a folded airbag (20); and an emblem (22), which has two separate emblem elements (24, 26) fastened to the front wall (14), wherein: the front wall (14) has a tearing line (32), at which the covering cap (10) tears open when the assembled airbag module (12) is activated; and the tearing line (32) passes between the two separate emblem elements (24, 26). The invention further relates to an airbag module (12) having a covering cap (10) of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a covering cap (10) for an airbag module (12), in particular for a driver's airbag module, with a front wall (14) comprising an outer side (16) and an opposite inner side (18) which, in the assembled state of the airbag module (12), faces a folded airbag (20), and with an emblem (22) which is arranged and fastened on the inner side of the front wall (14), wherein, in the region of the emblem (22), the front wall (14) has an emblem opening (24) through which the emblem (22) is visible from the outer side (16) of the front wall (14), wherein the front wall (14) has a tear line (26) at which the covering cap (10) tears when the assembled airbag module (12) is activated, and wherein the tear line (26) leads at an edge point (28) of the emblem opening (24) into the emblem opening (24). The invention furthermore also comprises an airbag module (12) having such a covering cap (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag unit with an airbag (22) folded or rolled to form an elongate package and a casing (28) holding said package in the folded state, the longitudinal end (36) of the package being bent back. Alongside a first tear line (32), via which the airbag (22) exits from the casing (28), the casing (28) has, in the region of the bend point (38), a second tear line (50), which provides for a better gas flow to the bent-back package section (40).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a side impact protection device with a curtain side airbag (22). The curtain side airbag (22) has a cushioning region (24) which runs along the the side window pane (90) and at least partly covers same in the deployed state. The protection device also comprises an upper securing edge (28), by means of which the cushioning region (24) is secured to the side roof frame (18), and a catching region (26), which runs away from the side window pane (90) and the cushioning region (24) in the deployed state and constitutes the inner end of the curtain side airbag (22) and the upper edge (29) of which is secured to the vehicle roof (40) at a distance from the side roof frame (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a curtain side airbag which has a folded-back section (40) at a longitudinal end and which is accommodated in the vehicle in a folded state in the folded-back state. The invention also relates to a vehicle occupant restraint system comprising an airbag of said type.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
• B60R 21/201 - Packaging straps or envelopes for inflatable members
• B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded

Abstract

A front airbag includes an outer sheath formed by a front wall and a circumferential wall, wherein a fixing portion for securing the front airbag tightly to the vehicle is provided on the circumferential wall, wherein the front wall constitutes an impact surface for a vehicle occupant and at a peripheral edge is circumferentially connected to a first portion of a peripheral edge of the circumferential wall. The length of the front wall peripheral edge is equal to the length of the first portion of the circumferential wall peripheral edge, and at least a second and a third portion of the circumferential wall peripheral edge are connected to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration

Abstract

A horn module (10) for a vehicle steering wheel comprises at least one capacitive sensor unit (24) for detecting a horn operation, and also an electronics unit (18) for signal processing and evaluation and for tripping a horn signal. The sensor unit (24) has a first electrode and an opposite second electrode which can be displaced relative to one another by operation of a tripping element in a displacement direction (F) such that the extent of the overlap of the electrodes (12, 22) changes as a result. A horn module (10) of this kind can be part of an assembly (44) for a vehicle steering wheel which comprises a driver airbag module (16) and the horn module (10) which is fitted to it.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
• 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
• H03K 17/975 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch using a capacitive movable element

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a foamed steering wheel for an automotive vehicle and is intended for an especially advantageous manufacturing process of said steering wheel. For this purpose, it is suggested that in the area of the foamed edge the foam wrapping is adjacent to a skeleton projection of the steering wheel skeleton and to a cover projection of the skeleton cover, wherein the skeleton projection and the cover projection are directly adjacent to each other and together form a substantially circumferentially closed wall projection for contacting a foaming mold.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating meansRim covers
• B62D 1/08 - Spokes, e.g. resilient
• B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels
• B62D 1/10 - HubsConnecting hubs to steering columns, e.g. adjustable
• B29C 44/34 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

Abstract

The invention relates to a curtain side airbag (10) having a longitudinal end (20, 22), which comprises a first and an opposite second side wall (14, 16), each of which are formed by a separate cut-out part, and each of which are part of an outer wall of the curtain side airbag (10). An additional cut-out part (18) is provided, which is inserted between the side walls (14, 16) at the longitudinal end (20, 22) such that the additional cut-out part (18) forms a section of the outer wall of the curtain side airbag (10), wherein the depth of the curtain side airbag (10) is increased in the region of the additional cut-out part (18) opposite a section (24) of the curtain side airbag (10) adjoining in the longitudinal direction (L). In addition to the curtain side airbag (10), a front airbag is also provided in a vehicle passenger restraint system, wherein a barrier for a passenger's head is formed when the curtain side airbag (10) and the front airbag are in the inflated state.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge

Abstract

A side curtain airbag has a front wall and a rear wall, which are fastened to one another at the peripheries. The front wall and the rear wall each consist of a single blank cut part (10, 12). The larger blank cut part (10) is larger than the smaller blank cut part (12) by an additional area (32). After the additional area (32) has been folded, the blank cut parts (10, 12) coincide at the periphery and can be sewn to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
• B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag module (10) having an airbag (14), at least one gas generation unit (16) and a holder (18) to which the airbag (14) and/or the at least one gas generation unit (16) are fastened, the airbag (14) being folded over the gas generation unit (16) in such a manner that the airbag (14) is inflated when the gas generation unit (16) is triggered, characterised in that there is in a region of the airbag (14) which lies directly over the gas generation unit (16) an adhesive seam (30) by means of which wall sections (20, 22) of the airbag (14) are bonded together at points in order to form an innermost wall layer (24) which is directly adjacent to the gas generation unit (16). The invention also relates to a method for producing an airbag module (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/2334 - Expansion control features
• B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a steering wheel (1), especially a leather steering wheel, comprising a steering wheel skeleton (10), a foam padding (11) surrounding the steering wheel skeleton (10) at least partially and a wrapping (12) which encompasses the foam padding (11) at least in portions, wherein adjacent longitudinal edges (13) of the wrapping (12) are covered by a profile bead (20), in particular a decorative bead (24), the profile bead (20) including at least one anchoring element (21) which is fixed directly in the foam padding (11) for fastening the wrapping (12). Moreover the invention relates to a method of manufacturing such steering wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 44/56 - After-treatment of articles, e.g. for altering the shape
• B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating meansRim covers
• B29C 44/12 - Incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or reinforcements
• B29C 44/58 - Moulds
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B29C 45/44 - Removing or ejecting moulded articles for undercut articles
• B60R 21/05 - Padded linings for the vehicle interior associated with the steering wheel, hand lever or column
• B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels
• B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
• B29K 25/00 - Use of polymers of vinyl-aromatic compounds as moulding material
• B29K 75/00 - Use of polyureas or polyurethanes as moulding material
• B29K 105/04 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cellular or porous
• B29K 705/00 - Use of metals, their alloys or their compounds, for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
• B29K 705/02 - Aluminium
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag (10), especially for a side curtain airbag system (20), comprising an airbag interior (30) which in the deployed state of the airbag (10) defines one single chamber (40), wherein the chamber (40) comprises a gas guiding device (50) by which the chamber (40) is divided into at least one primary filling zone (41) and at least one secondary filling zone (42), as well as to a vehicle safety system equipped with such airbag (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• B60R 21/2342 - Tear seams
• B60R 21/262 - Elongated tubular diffusers, e.g. curtain-type
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle passenger restraint system comprising an airbag module (12) which has an airbag (16) and a gas generator (18) which supplies filling gas to the airbag (16) when activated. Prior to activation, the airbag (16) is folded to form an airbag package (14) in such a way that a main package (48) which contains a retaining part (52) of the airbag (16), which forms a large part of the air bag volume, and a connecting section (50) which comprises a neck (54) of the air bag (16), connects the retaining part (52) to the gas generator (18). The retaining part (52) is folded differently than the neck (54).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
• B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
• 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 21/2338 - Tethers

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle passenger restraint system comprising an airbag module (12) comprising a frontal airbag (16) and a gas generator (18), which supplies filling gas to the airbag (16) when activated. Prior to activation, the airbag (16) is folded to form an airbag package (14) and is mounted on a roof lining (23) of the vehicle in the region of a sun visor (30) of a vehicle. The airbag package (14) and the gas generator (18) are positioned in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (R) essentially between a rotational axis (28) of the sun visor (30) and a windscreen (26) of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together

Abstract

The invention relates to a flexible cover of an airbag (16) for a vehicle occupant restraint system (10) having an accommodation space, formed by an accommodation pocket (104), for an assembled airbag package (14), and an airbag package fixing means (124), a gas generator fixing means (114) formed by protruding retaining tabs (112), and at least one fixing section (130) for fixing an airbag module (12) to a vehicle. To insert the airbag package (14) into the cover (20), an intermediate sheath is used which consists of a cohesive piece of fabric and in which the airbag package (14) together with the gas generator (18) is wrapped. The assembly consisting of the intermediate sheath, the airbag package (14) and the gas generator (18) is inserted into the cover (20). The intermediate sheath is then pulled out again between the cover (20) and the airbag package (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle occupant restraint system comprising an airbag module (12), having a gas generator (18) and a front-acting airbag (16), wherein the airbag (16) has a gas generator-side air inlet end (46) and a first free end (56) which lies in a vehicle interior in the inflated state of the airbag (16). In a first time period, during the unfolding of the airbag (16), the first free end (56) remains connected to the airbag module (12) via a securing strap (74), wherein the securing strap (74) is released when a predetermined tensile force is reached. When assembling the airbag (16), the non-inflated airbag (16) is spread out in such a way that a second free end (58) is moved as far as possible away from the air inlet end (46) and a first outer wall section is extended in the longitudinal direction of the airbag (16), and the first free end (56) lies close to the air inlet end (46) and a second outer wall section is extended in the longitudinal direction of the airbag (16), wherein a third outer wall section of the airbag (16) is folded back on itself at least in one section. The two lateral regions of the spread-out airbag (16) are folded towards the centre, and then the airbag (16) is rolled up from the second free end (58).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/2338 - Tethers
• B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag (12) for an automotive vehicle (10) comprising an airbag fabric (24) forming at least one airbag wall (26, 28) and an elongate flexible tether (20) for positioning the airbag (12) in its deployed state which extends from a first tether end (30) associated with the airbag fabric (24) to an opposite second tether end (32), wherein at the first tether end (30) the tether (20) is tightly sewn to the airbag fabric (24) by a fastening seam (36) and wherein the airbag fabric (24) includes a fabric reinforcing seam (38) which encloses at least part of the fastening seam (36). The invention further relates to a method of mounting a tether (20) on the airbag fabric (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
• B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
• 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 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle passenger restraint system having an outer shell, which has a front wall and a circumferential wall. The front wall die-cut (12) has at least one notch (28), which extends at two connection points (32) from the first circumferential edge (20), wherein one edge portion (34) of each notch (28) extends into the inside of the front wall portion (12) from the connection points (32), such that the two edge portions (34) approach each other in a V-shape and meet each other in a point. In the finished front airbag, the two edge portions are connected to each other along the entire lengths thereof, such that the connection points (32) lie in the first circumferential edge and directly adjoin each other and, in the inflated front airbag, a bulge is formed in the front wall in the region of the edge portions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration

Abstract

The invention describes a front restraint device (10) for protecting a vehicle occupant (P, P1, P2) sitting on a vehicle seat in a motor vehicle, with an airbag (12) which is deployed between the vehicle occupant (P, P1, P2, P3) and a front vehicle region (14), in particular a vehicle instrument panel (16) and/or the windscreen (18), wherein the airbag (12) has at least one outflow opening (26, 26.1, 26.2, 26.3) via which inflation gas can flow out of the airbag (12), wherein the outflow opening (26, 26.1, 26.2, 26.3) is assigned an adaptive valve (28, 28.1, 28.2, 28.3) which is arranged in a region (30) of the airbag (12) that faces the vehicle occupant (P, P1, P2, P3), and wherein the positioning of the valve (28, 28.1, 28.2, 28.3) with respect to the airbag (12) is selected in such a manner that, in the event of triggering, the valve (28, 28.1, 28.2, 28.3) can be closed depending on the height of the vehicle occupant (P, P1, P2, P3) and by the head and/or the upper body of the vehicle occupant (P, P1, P2, P3) in a load situation (L1, L2, L3).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 21/2334 - Expansion control features
• B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means

Abstract

A connector component (1) for fastening an airbag module (50) to a steering wheel (40) includes a steering wheel-side part (10) and a module-side part (20) movable relative to each other and biased against each other so that the module-side part is spaced apart from the steering wheel-side part in an idle position and is movable into a hooting position in which the module-side part contacts the steering wheel-side part. The module-side part (20) and the steering wheel-side part (10) are interconnected and form a multifunctional component including a guiding device for guided movement of the module-side part from the idle position into the hooting position and electric contacts for an electric horn circuit that contact each other in the hooting position. The invention also relates to a connector component and a positioning sleeve, a steering wheel, an airbag module, a steering wheel assembly and a manufacturing method.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• F16B 21/00 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread
• B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
• F16B 21/06 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle having an airbag (10), in particular having a curtain airbag, which, in the idle state, comprises a ball-like section (15) and two arm sections (20), wherein the arm sections (20) encompass the ball-like section (15) in sections in the cross-section and the two free ends (21) of the arm sections (20) delimit an unfolding region (30), wherein the angle bisector (40) of the unfolding region (30) extends through the center point (M) of the ball-like section (15). According to the invention, the unfolding region (30) is rotated such that the angle bisector (40) intersects a fastening plane (E) of the airbag (10), at least in sections, which is formed by a fastening plate and/or a section of the vehicle frame (51), in a rotation angle (β).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a front airbag having an external envelope formed from a front wall (12) and a circumferential wall (14), wherein a fixing portion (20) for fastening the front airbag (10) securely to the vehicle is provided on the circumferential wall (14), wherein the front wall (12) represents an impact face for a vehicle occupant and is connected circumferentially at a circumferential edge (16) to a first portion (18a) of a circumferential edge (18) of the circumferential wall (14). The length of the front-wall circumferential edge (16) and of the first portion (18a) of the circumferential-wall circumferential edge (18) are the same, and at least a second and a third portion (18b, 18c) of the circumferential-wall circumferential edge (18) are connected together, wherein the front wall (12) has, with respect to an installation orientation, a longitudinal direction (L) which is defined by a lower and an upper end of the front wall (12) and the front wall (12) has a lateral bulge (24) on one side with respect to the longitudinal direction (L) and is not mirror-symmetrical.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration

Abstract

The invention relates to a fixture (10), especially a retaining sheet, for an airbag (92) and/or an airbag module, comprising an arm section (15) which includes at least one contact section (30) for a securing element (91), especially for a securing clip or a securing clamp or a securing bracket. In accordance with the invention, at least one boundary area (40) of the contact section (30) which comprises a lateral edge (41) of the arm section (15) has a smaller material thickness (d1) as compared to the residual arm section (15).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canistersConnection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to a steering wheel skeleton cover (10) for mounting on a steering wheel skeleton (12) of a vehicle steering wheel (14), comprising a covering section (16) for closing a profile of the steering wheel skeleton (12), which profile is open in the cross-section thereof, and at least one fastening element (18, 20, 22) for fastening the steering wheel skeleton cover (10) to the steering wheel skeleton (12). The invention further relates to a method for producing a steering wheel skeleton cover (10) and a vehicle steering wheel (14) having such a steering wheel skeleton cover (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels
• B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating meansRim covers

Abstract

The invention relates to a steering wheel skeleton (10) for a vehicle steering wheel (12), having a steering wheel axis (A), a hub (14) for fastening the vehicle steering wheel (12) to a steering shaft, which is rotatable about the steering wheel axis (A), and a steering wheel rim (16), which extends from a first axial end (18) over a first axial end section (20), a rim section (22) and a second axial end section (24) to an opposite second axial end (26), wherein the rim section (22) is spaced apart radially from the hub (14) and surrounds the hub (14) in the circumferential direction (27), and wherein at least one axial end (18, 26) of the steering wheel rim (16) is permanently connected to the hub (14). The invention further relates to a vehicle steering wheel having such a steering wheel skeleton (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels
• B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating meansRim covers

Abstract

The invention relates to a foamed steering wheel for a motor vehicle and relates to a particularly advantageous way of manufacturing such a steering wheel. According to the invention, the foam cladding adjoins, in the region of the foam edge, a skeleton projection on the steering wheel skeleton and a covering projection on the skeleton covering, with the skeleton projection and the covering projection directly adjoining one another and together forming a substantially closed peripheral wall projection for contacting a foaming mould.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels
• B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating meansRim covers

Abstract

The invention relates to a steering wheel (10) comprising a steering wheel axis (A), a hub (12) for attaching the steering wheel (10) to a steering shaft that can be rotated about the steering wheel axis (A), and a steering wheel rim (14) which is connected to the hub (12) and at least partially surrounds the hub (12) in the peripheral direction, in which an assembly projection (20) is embodied on the steering wheel rim (14), for attaching an operating unit (22), and the assembly projection (20) comprises a coupling element () for detachably attaching the operating unit (22) and a positioning section () for fixing the position of the operating unit (22). The invention also relates to an operating unit (22) for such a steering wheel (10), and to a steering wheel module () and a method for the production thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels
• B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating meansRim covers
• B62D 1/08 - Spokes, e.g. resilient

Abstract

The invention relates to a steering wheel skeleton (10) with a hub (15), a steering wheel rim (13) and at least one spoke (20a, 20b) connecting the hub (15) and the steering wheel rim (13), wherein the spoke (20a, 20b) has, starting from the hub (15), a supporting portion (25) and a connecting portion (30) following the supporting portion (25), wherein the spoke (20a, 20b) is connected at the outermost end (33) of the connecting portion (30) to the steering wheel rim (13). According to the invention, the width (BV) of the connecting portion (30) decreases at least in sections starting from the supporting portion (25) in the direction of the outermost end (33) of the connecting portion (30) and converges in a superproportionally tapered manner in proximity to the inner edge (14) of the steering wheel rim (13).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag model (10) for a motor vehicle and to a motor vehicle body. The object of the invention is to secure an airbag module (10) to the motor vehicle in a simple and cost-effective manner. This is achieved in that an airbag module (10) comprises a gas generator (12), a support (14) for the gas generator (12) and a folded airbag (16) which is inflated by the gas generator (12) in the event of activation such that the airbag (16) unfolds. The airbag module (10) comprises at least one magnetic securing element (24, 26) via which the airbag module (10) can be secured to the motor vehicle body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/20 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
• B60R 21/201 - Packaging straps or envelopes for inflatable members

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a securing element (29) for attaching the airbag (1) to the motor vehicle, an airbag wall (2) having opposing wall sections (19, 21), and an elongated flexible retaining strip (13) for positioning the airbag (1) in the unfolded state thereof, which extends from a first strip end (15) to an opposing second strip end (17), wherein the first strip end (15) is attached to the airbag wall (2) and wherein the securing element (29) is attached to the second strip end (17) by means of a loop connection. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing an airbag (1) of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers

Abstract

The present invention provides an airbag module (1) in particular for a front passenger (21, 23) of a vehicle, comprising an inflatable bag (3) having at least a first outer panel (33) and a second outer panel (35) arranged substantially symmetrically to each other with regard to a vertical middle plane (M) of the inflated bag. The airbag is characterized in that the inflatable bag (3) comprises a strap structure (5) substantially located between the first and second outer panels (33, 35), wherein the strap structure (5) is designed such that the bag is extendable from a first state having a first size to a second state having a second size depending on the size of the respective passenger and/or the kind of impact.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Tethers
• 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 21/01 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag (10), in particular for a side curtain airbag system (20), comprising an airbag interior (30), which defines a single chamber (40) in the unfolded state of the airbag (10), wherein the chamber (40) comprises a gas-conducting device (50), by means of which the chamber (40) is divided into at least one primary filling region (41) and into at least one secondary filling region (42). The invention further relates to a vehicle safety system that is equipped with such an airbag (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration

Abstract

The invention relates to an airbag (10), in particular for a side-curtain airbag system (20), wherein the airbag has an airbag interior (30) which is designed as a single chamber (40) which has a vertical extension portion (40) which, in a state installed and deployed in a motor vehicle, extends into a thorax region of a vehicle occupant to be protected by the airbag (10), and to a vehicle safety system with such an airbag, and to a vehicle which is equipped with such a vehicle safety system and/or with such an airbag.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge