Abrégé

A restraint system is provided for helping to protect first and second occupants of a vehicle having a roof and a cabin with first and second seats for receiving the first and second occupants. The restraint system includes first and second airbags mounted to the vehicle roof. Each of the first and second airbags has a stored condition and is inflatable to a deployed condition aligned with the respective first and second occupants. The deployed first and second airbags are spaced from one another in an inboard-outboard direction. A tether is connected to the first and second airbags for limiting relative inboard-outboard movement between the airbags in response to occupant penetration.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/214 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le pavillon de toit
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches
• B60R 21/013 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter les collisions, les collisions imminentes ou un renversement
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale

Abrégé

An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle includes an airbag configured to be mounted to a seat back of a vehicle seat. The airbag is inflatable between the seat back and an adjacent side structure of the vehicle to one of a first deployed condition in which the airbag is configured for a non-reclined condition of the vehicle seat, and a second deployed condition in which the airbag is configured for a reclined condition of the vehicle seat. The airbag is configured to deploy to the first deployed condition in response to determining a non-reclined condition of the vehicle seat and to the second deployed condition in response to determining a reclined condition of the vehicle seat.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/015 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter la présence ou la position des passagers, des sièges des passagers ou des sièges pour enfants, p. ex. pour mettre hors service le déclenchement
• B60R 21/207 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans les sièges du véhicule
• B60R 21/26 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage
• B60R 21/237 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par la façon dont ils sont pliés
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches
• B60R 21/2334 - Dispositions pour commander l'expansion
• B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation
• B60R 21/01 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule

Abrégé

An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle includes a curtain airbag inflatable from a stored condition to a deployed condition in which the curtain airbag is positioned between a side structure of the vehicle and the vehicle occupant. The curtain airbag comprises a mounting tab for mounting the curtain airbag to a support structure of the vehicle. A tether has first and second tether end portions. The first tether end portion is connected to an inboard side of the curtain airbag at and/or adjacent to the mounting tab. The second tether end portion is connected to an outboard side of the curtain airbag. In the deployed condition of the curtain airbag, the tether is tensioned and holds a portion of the curtain airbag proximate to the second tether end portion folded in an inboard direction away from the side structure.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches
• B60R 21/214 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le pavillon de toit
• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables

Abrégé

A seatbelt arrangement for restraining an occupant of a vehicle in a seat. The seatbelt arrangement has a latch plate and a buckle to which the latch plate can be locked. The buckle includes a housing having a plurality of sidewalls, a biasing member anchor provided on one of the plurality of sidewalls, and a mounting anchor. A mounting member is connected to the mounting anchor. The mounting member secures the buckle to the vehicle. A biasing member is attached to the biasing member anchor. The biasing member biases the buckle to a stowed position when the seatbelt arrangement is unfastened.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 22/20 - Dispositifs d'ancrage réglables en position, p. ex. en hauteur
• A44B 11/25 - BouclesFermetures similaires pour attacher ensemble des courroies ou similaires, p. ex. pour ceintures des sécurité avec plusieurs pièces séparables
• B60R 22/26 - Dispositifs d'ancrage fixés au siège
• B60R 22/18 - Dispositifs d'ancrage
• B60R 22/02 - Systèmes de retenue semi-passifs, p. ex. systèmes mis en place automatiquement ou enlevés automatiquement mais non les deux

Abrégé

A seat belt retractor comprises (a) a rotatable spool on which seat belt webbing is wound and (b) a load-limiting system to limit a load applied to a vehicle occupant by the webbing. The load-limiting system includes a flow control orifice through which fluid is forced when a load in excess of a predetermined load is applied to the rotatable spool by the webbing. The cross-sectional flow area of the flow control orifice is adjustable in response to unwinding of webbing from the rotatable spool prior to a vehicle crash event and ceases to be adjustable after the crash event is in progress. The load-limiting system also includes a piston in a cylinder. The piston and cylinder are operatively coupled to the spool such that rotation of the spool causes the piston to move relative to the cylinder, which movement causes fluid to be forced through the flow control orifice.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 22/34 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs
• B60R 22/28 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité dans les véhicules comportant des dispositifs amortisseurs

Abrégé

An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle comprises an airbag inflatable from a stored condition to a deployed condition in which the airbag is positioned between a reaction surface of the vehicle and the occupant. The airbag comprises an upper portion and a lower portion. Each of the upper and lower portions is at least one of rolled and folded. The upper and lower portions are positioned overlying each other when in the stored condition. A deployment flap comprises a sheet of material having a first end portion and an oppositely disposed second end portion. The first end portion is secured to the vehicle. A portion of the deployment flap is positioned between the upper and lower portions. The deployment flap has a notch with opposite side edges converging in a direction toward the first end portion of the deployment flap and terminating at a vertex.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/201 - Sangles ou enveloppes de maintien pour éléments gonflables
• B60R 21/237 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par la façon dont ils sont pliés
• B60R 21/2334 - Dispositions pour commander l'expansion
• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation
• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device includes a curtain airbag having an upper edge portion for securing to an interior of a vehicle for deployment between a side structure of the vehicle and a vehicle occupant. Indicia extends along the length of the curtain airbag for indicating twisting of the curtain airbag when the curtain airbag is rolled up along its length. The indicia includes a bar code printed on the airbag.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p. ex. forme, nature, code
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur
• B60R 21/237 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par la façon dont ils sont pliés
• B62D 65/14 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants les sous-ensembles ou composants étant des accessoires des compartiments pour passagers, p. ex. des sièges, des garnitures, un décor, des tableaux de bord
• G06K 1/12 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour marquer les supports d'enregistrement sous la forme numérique autrement que par poinçonnage

Abrégé

An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle includes an airbag, an inflator, a first deployment flap, and fasteners. The airbag includes an upper portion and a lower portion. In a stored condition of the airbag, the lower portion is rolled and/or folded and positioned at least partially overlying the inflator, the upper portion is rolled and/or folded separately from the lower portion and positioned at least partially overlying the lower portion, and the first deployment flap extends from the fasteners and has a portion positioned between the upper and lower portions of the airbag. The first deployment flap is at least one of formed from and coated with a material that provides a frictional engagement between the first deployment flap and the lower portion sufficient to at least partially restrict and delay the initial deployment of the lower portion.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/2155 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables caractérisés par le couvercle de l'élément gonflable avec mouvement complexe du couvercleRétraction sous la garniture lors de l'ouverture
• B60R 21/0132 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter les collisions, les collisions imminentes ou un renversement réagissant à des paramètres de mouvement du véhicule
• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/203 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le volant ou la colonne de direction
• B60R 21/237 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par la façon dont ils sont pliés
• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables
• B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation

Abrégé

An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle comprises an airbag having a primary chamber and a secondary chamber. The primary chamber has a stored condition and is inflatable to a deployed condition to cover a portion of the vehicle. The secondary chamber has a stored condition and is inflatable to a deployed condition to cover portions of the vehicle left uncovered by the primary chamber. At least one passive vent provides fluid communication between the primary and secondary chambers. At least one active vent is actuatable to provide fluid communication between the primary and secondary chambers. An inflator is actuatable to provide inflation fluid to the primary chamber. The at least one passive vent directs inflation fluid from the primary chamber into the secondary chamber. The at least one active vent is actuatable to direct inflation fluid from the primary chamber to the secondary chamber.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/233 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant un certain nombre de compartiments individuelsÉléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant au moins deux éléments en forme de sacs placés l'un dans l'autre
• B60R 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches
• B60R 21/203 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le volant ou la colonne de direction
• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale

Abrégé

An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle includes an airbag configured to be mounted to a support structure of the vehicle. The airbag is inflatable to deploy from a stored condition away from the support structure toward a vehicle seat in which the occupant is seated to one of a first deployed condition in which the airbag is configured for a non-reclined condition of the vehicle seat, and a second deployed condition in which the airbag is configured for a reclined condition of the vehicle seat. The airbag is configured to deploy to the first deployed condition in response to determining a non-reclined condition of the vehicle seat and to the second deployed condition in response to determining a reclined condition of the vehicle seat.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches
• B60R 21/237 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par la façon dont ils sont pliés
• B60R 21/015 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter la présence ou la position des passagers, des sièges des passagers ou des sièges pour enfants, p. ex. pour mettre hors service le déclenchement
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/26 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage
• B60R 21/206 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord dans la partie inférieure des tableaux de bord, p. ex. pour protéger les genoux
• B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation

Abrégé

A module for a vehicle including a roof and a cabin includes a housing defining a chamber and having an opening in fluid communication with the chamber. The housing is configured for placement in the roof. An airbag is provided in the chamber and is inflatable to a deployed condition extending through the opening into the cabin. A door pivotably connected to the housing closes the opening. The door is pivotable away from the roof in response to deployment of the airbag to provide a reaction surface for the deploying airbag. The door has a first length while closing the opening and a second length greater than the first length when pivoted away from the roof.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/214 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le pavillon de toit
• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur
• B60R 21/02 - Dispositions ou accessoires de sécurité pour les occupants
• B60R 21/217 - Moyens de maintien des sources de fluide de gonflage, p. ex. boîtiers de réactionsLiaisons des coussins, des couvercles, des diffuseurs ou des sources de fluide de gonflage avec ceux-ci ou entre eux
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches
• B60N 2/14 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le siège entier étant mobile rotatif, p. ex. pour faciliter l'accès
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale

Abrégé

A restraint system (10) for helping to protect an occupant (60) of a vehicle (20) having a roof (32) and a cabin (40) with a seat (50) for the occupant (60) includes an airbag (70) having a stored condition within the roof (32) and being inflatable to a deployed condition extending into the cabin (40) and aligned with the seat (50). First and second tethers (110, 120) each have a first end (112, 122) connected to the airbag and a second end (114, 124). A first retractor (140) is connected to the vehicle (20) and to the second end (114) of the first tether (110). A second retractor (150) is connected to the vehicle (20) and to the second end (124) of the second tether (120). The first and second retractors (140, 150) control the length of each of the first and second tethers (110, 120) when the airbag (60) is in the deployed condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches
• B60R 21/015 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter la présence ou la position des passagers, des sièges des passagers ou des sièges pour enfants, p. ex. pour mettre hors service le déclenchement
• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• B60R 21/214 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le pavillon de toit
• B60R 21/216 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables caractérisés par le couvercle de l'élément gonflable comprenant des moyens d'attache pour la limitation du mouvement du couvercle lors du déploiement

Abrégé

A restraint system for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle having a roof and a cabin with a seat for the occupant includes an airbag having a stored condition within the roof and being inflatable to a deployed condition extending into the cabin and aligned with the seat. The airbag includes a first portion extending along the roof and a second portion extending away from the roof toward the occupant. The second portion being configured to fold away from the occupant in response to occupant penetration into the airbag.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• B60R 21/214 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le pavillon de toit
• B60R 21/23 - Éléments gonflables
• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur
• B60R 21/237 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par la façon dont ils sont pliés

Abrégé

A restraint system (10) for helping to protect an occupant (60) of a vehicle (20) having a seat (50) for the occupant (60) includes a primary airbag (70) having a stored condition within the roof (32) and being inflatable to a deployed condition extending into the cabin (40) on a first side of the seat (50). A support airbag (76) has a stored condition within the roof (32) and is inflatable to a deployed condition on a second side of the seat (50) opposite the first side. Tethers (120) connect the primary airbag (70) and the support airbag (76) such that occupant (60) penetration into the primary airbag (70) pulls the support airbag (76) into engagement with the seat (50).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• B60R 21/214 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le pavillon de toit
• B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation

Abrégé

In one example, an apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device having a deflated condition and an inflated condition. The protection device includes a first panel having a centerline and first and second openings. A second panel is secured to the first panel to define an inflatable volume. First and second self-adaptive vents are secured to the first panel over the first and second openings on opposite sides of the centerline for selectively releasing inflation fluid from the inflatable volume in response to penetration of the occupant into the protection device. A first reinforcing stitching extends through the first panel and around a portion of the first self-adaptive vent. A second reinforcing stitching extends through the first panel and around a portion of the second self-adaptive vent. Each of the first and second reinforcing stitchings is spaced entirely from the respective first and second self-adaptive vents.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre
• B60R 21/235 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur matériau
• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation

Abrégé

A coupling device for mounting an airbag module on a steering wheel structure of a vehicle steering wheel includes a mounting member including a sleeve having a central opening and being connected to the airbag module. A damping element constructed of a vibration damping material is positioned in the sleeve and connected to the sleeve. A spring encircles an outer surface of the mounting member. A fastening structure extends through the mounting member, damping element, and spring. The fastening structure connects the coupling device to the steering wheel structure. The mounting member is configured to receive a horn switch plate for sliding movement along the outer surface of the mounting member. The spring exerts a spring bias against the horn switch plate and the mounting member in opposite directions, which biases the horn switch plate away from the steering wheel structure.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/20 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables

Abrégé

A restraint system (10) for helping to protect an occupant (60) of a vehicle (20) having a roof (32) and a cabin (40) with a seat (50) for the occupant (60) includes an airbag (120) having a stored condition within the roof (32) and being inflatable to deployed condition extending into the cabin (40) aligned with the seat (50). A tether (140) includes a first end (142) connected to the airbag (120) and a second end (144) connected to the vehicle (20). Tear stitching (170) interconnects overlying portions (152, 154) of the tether (140). The tear stitching (170) is rupturable in response to occupant (60) penetration into the deployed airbag (120) to permit the interconnected overlying portions (151, 154) to move relative to one another such that the tether (140) lengthens.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• B60R 21/214 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le pavillon de toit
• B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation

Abrégé

A restraint system (10) for helping to protect an occupant (60) of a vehicle (20) having a roof (32) and a cabin (40) including a seat (50) for the occupant (60) has an airbag (70). The airbag (70) has a stored condition within the roof (32) and is inflatable to a deployed condition extending into the cabin (40) and aligned with the seat (50). The airbag (70) includes a first portion (94) defining a first chamber (100) and a second portion (104) defining a second chamber (110). The first portion (94) is connected to the vehicle (20) and includes a vent (106). The first portion (94), in response to occupant (60) penetration with the second portion (104), vents inflation fluid from the vent (106) and elongates to enable folding of the airbag (70) away from the occupant (60).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/233 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant un certain nombre de compartiments individuelsÉléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant au moins deux éléments en forme de sacs placés l'un dans l'autre
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• B60R 21/214 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le pavillon de toit
• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur

Abrégé

A method for manufacturing a one-piece woven (OPW) air bag includes providing yarns having a spin finish and warping the yarns on at least one beam of a loom. The yarns are simultaneously woven into a fabric air bag structure having two layer portions defining an inflatable volume and single layer portions forming seams delimiting the inflatable volume. The air bag structure is coated to cover the spin finish. The coated air bag structure is cut to define the one-piece woven air bag.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/235 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur matériau
• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• D03D 1/02 - Articles destinés à être gonflés
• D03D 47/32 - Métiers dans lesquels la bobine de trame ne traverse pas la foule, p. ex. métiers sans navette, métiers à pinces, métiers avec fausse navette sur lesquels la trame elle-même est projetée dans la foule par jet de liquide

Abrégé

A restraint system for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle having a roof and a cabin with a seat for the occupant includes an airbag. The airbag has a stored condition within the vehicle seat and is inflatable to deploy laterally in the cabin to a deployed condition in front of the occupant. The airbag is configured to utilize the vehicle seat as a reaction surface for restraining the movement of the airbag in response to occupant penetration into the airbag.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/207 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans les sièges du véhicule
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale

Abrégé

[0001] A restraint system for helping to protect an occupant (60) of a vehicle (20) includes a first inflator (74) for providing inflation fluid at a first fluid pressure and a second inflator (76) for providing inflation fluid at a second fluid pressure greater than the first fluid pressure. An airbag (70) includes a stored condition within a roof (32) and is inflatable to a deployed condition extending into a cabin (40) and aligned with a seat (50) for the occupant (60). The airbag (70) includes a first portion (98) defining a first chamber (100) fluidly connected to the first inflator (74) and a second portion (102) defining a second chamber (104) fluidly connected to the second inflator (76) and fluidly isolated from the first chamber (100). The first portion (98) moves relative to the second portion (102) in response to occupant (60) penetration into the airbag (70).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/233 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant un certain nombre de compartiments individuelsÉléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant au moins deux éléments en forme de sacs placés l'un dans l'autre
• B60R 21/06 - Filets de protection, feuilles transparentes, rideaux, ou analogues, p. ex. entre les occupants et la vitre
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• B60R 21/214 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le pavillon de toit
• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur

Abrégé

A restraint system (10) for helping to protect an occupant (60) of a vehicle (20) having a seat (50) for the occupant (60) includes a primary airbag (70) having a stored condition within a roof (32) and being inflatable to a deployed condition aligned with the seat (50). A support airbag (76) has a stored condition within the roof (32) and is inflatable to a deployed condition engaging the primary airbag (70).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/233 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant un certain nombre de compartiments individuelsÉléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant au moins deux éléments en forme de sacs placés l'un dans l'autre
• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

A restraint system for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle having a floor and a cabin with a floor for the occupant includes an airbag. The airbag has a stored condition on the vehicle floor and is inflatable to a deployed condition aligned with the occupant in a forward-rearward direction of the vehicle. The airbag is configured to utilize the vehicle floor as a reaction surface for restraining the movement of the airbag in response to occupant penetration into the airbag.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/206 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord dans la partie inférieure des tableaux de bord, p. ex. pour protéger les genoux

Abrégé

A restraint system for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle having a roof and a cabin with a seat for the occupant includes an airbag mounted to the vehicle roof. The airbag has a stored condition and is inflatable to a deployed condition having a front-facing occupant receiving portion and an opposite rear-facing portion facing away from the occupant. The airbag has one or more connections with the vehicle roof, with the airbag and the connections being configured such that the roof serves as a reaction surface for supporting the airbag against movement in response to a forward moving occupant impacting the occupant receiving portion. The system is non-reliant on the rear-facing portion of the airbag engaging and using vehicle structure as a reaction surface for supporting the airbag against movement in response to the impacting occupant.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/216 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables caractérisés par le couvercle de l'élément gonflable comprenant des moyens d'attache pour la limitation du mouvement du couvercle lors du déploiement
• B60R 21/214 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le pavillon de toit

Abrégé

A driver airbag mounting verification system comprises a portion of an electrical circuit configured to connect a vehicle horn to a vehicle-mounted power source. The portion of the electrical circuit includes two electrical contacts resiliently biased into contact with one another so as to complete electrically the electrical circuit and thereby to actuate the vehicle horn. The portion of the electrical circuit including both of the electrical contacts is mounted on one of a driver airbag module and a vehicle steering wheel. At least one of the electrical contacts is mounted such that said at least one of the electrical contacts is moved and held out of contact with the other of the electrical contacts when the driver airbag module is securely mounted on the vehicle steering wheel.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/203 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le volant ou la colonne de direction

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a front driver seat (22) of a vehicle (12) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device in the form of an airbag (14) that is inflatable from an instrument panel (30) of the vehicle to a position between the instrument panel and the occupant. The airbag (14) has a curved configuration in profile such that the airbag can deploy from a mounting location in the instrument panel (30) toward the vehicle occupant (20), creating a space (86, 130) between the airbag and the instrument panel for receiving a vehicle steering wheel (32), if present.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/203 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le volant ou la colonne de direction
• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables
• B60R 21/20 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables
• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/233 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant un certain nombre de compartiments individuelsÉléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant au moins deux éléments en forme de sacs placés l'un dans l'autre

Abrégé

A vehicle safety system (10) includes a steering wheel mounted driver frontal air bag (100) and an oblique air bag (150) configured to be mounted in an instrument panel (64) or steering column (62) of the vehicle (12). The oblique air bag (150) is inflatable to a deployed position in which at least a portion of the oblique air bag is positioned between the driver frontal air bag (100) and the instrument panel (64) such that the oblique air bag supports the driver frontal air bag against a driver penetrating the driver frontal air bag in a direction that is oblique with respect to the forward direction of vehicle travel.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/233 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant un certain nombre de compartiments individuelsÉléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant au moins deux éléments en forme de sacs placés l'un dans l'autre
• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables
• B60R 21/20 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables
• B60R 21/203 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le volant ou la colonne de direction
• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/23 - Éléments gonflables

Abrégé

An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle includes a main airbag inflatable to cover a portion of a vehicle and to help provide protection from impacts with the covered portion of the vehicle, and an auxiliary airbag connected to the main airbag, the auxiliary airbag being inflatable to cover portions of the vehicle left uncovered by the main airbag. The auxiliary airbag includes a deployment portion and a restriction panel. The deployment portion is inflatable to extend from the main portion and having a first length. The restriction panel has a second length that is shorter than the first length. The restriction panel overlies the deployment portion and has opposite ends connected to opposite ends of the deployment panel. The deployment portion, when inflated, is configured to tension the restraining panel between the opposite ends of the deployment portion and position the restraining panel for receiving and absorbing impacts.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/237 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par la façon dont ils sont pliés
• B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation
• B60R 21/233 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant un certain nombre de compartiments individuelsÉléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant au moins deux éléments en forme de sacs placés l'un dans l'autre

Abrégé

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).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/2334 - Dispositions pour commander l'expansion
• B60R 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre

Abrégé

An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14b) includes a front panel (102b) and a rear panel (122b) that are interconnected to at least partially define an inflatable volume (54b) of the protection device. The rear panel (122b) has a conical configuration resulting from portions of the rear panel being interconnected with each other. The rear panel (122b) comprises portions interconnected along a seam (214), the seam being configured to deviate laterally from a deployment direction so that portions of the air bag that engage and move along the seam shift laterally during deployment to reduce damage due to friction with the seam.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables
• B60R 21/203 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le volant ou la colonne de direction
• B60R 21/23 - Éléments gonflables
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale

Abrégé

A vehicle occupant safety system helps protect front seat occupants of a vehicle in the event of a collision that results in oblique forward occupant movement. The safety system includes a frontal air bag inflatable between an instrument panel and the front seat vehicle occupant, and a central air bag inflatable adjacent and inboard of the frontal air bag. The frontal air bag can be configured and positioned to receive and cushion the vehicle occupant moving in an oblique direction in the vehicle as the result of a vehicle collision. The central air bag can be configured and positioned to support an inboard portion of the frontal airbag against flattening out in response to receiving the obliquely moving occupant, and to engage the obliquely moving occupant's head and resist rotation of the vehicle occupant's head resulting from moving obliquely into engagement with the frontal air bag.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables
• B60R 21/20 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale

Abrégé

A vehicle occupant safety system helps protect front seat occupants of a vehicle in the event of a collision that results in oblique forward occupant movement. The safety system includes a frontal air bag inflatable between on instrument panel end the front seat vehicle occupant, and a central air bag inflatable adjacent and inboard of the frontal air bag. The frontal air bag can be configured and positioned to receive and cushion the vehicle occupant moving in an oblique direction in the vehicle as the result of a vehicle collision. The central air bag can be configured and positioned to support an inboard portion of the frontal airbag against flattening out in response to receiving the obliquely moving occupant, and to engage the obliquely moving occupant's head and resist rotation of the vehicle occupant's head resulting from moving obliquely into engagement with the frontal air bag.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/233 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant un certain nombre de compartiments individuelsÉléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant au moins deux éléments en forme de sacs placés l'un dans l'autre
• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/203 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le volant ou la colonne de direction
• B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation

Abrégé

2) when it is removed from the pressing device (14; 114). The pressing device (14) includes a pressing mold or a molding shaft (18) whose height substantially corresponds to the desired height of the finished airbag packages (12′), a heating unit (20) for heating the airbag packages (12′) and a cooling device (22) for cooling the airbag packages (12′).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/237 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par la façon dont ils sont pliés
• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur

Abrégé

A filter for an inflator includes a rolled sheet centered on an axis or three dimensionally printed as a whole and including a plurality of openings. A deflector is associated with each opening for directing inflation fluid in a non-radial direction relative to the axis.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/26 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage
• B60R 21/264 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage utilisant une génération instantanée de gaz, p. ex. pyrotechnique
• B01D 39/12 - Tamis filtrants essentiellement métalliques en toile métalliqueTamis filtrants essentiellement métalliques en fils métalliques tricotésTamis filtrants essentiellement métalliques en métal expansé

Abrégé

A filter for an inflator includes a rolled sheet centered on an axis or three dimensionally printed as a whole and including a plurality of openings. A deflector is associated with each opening for directing inflation fluid in a non-radial direction relative to the axis.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/26 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage
• B60R 21/272 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage utilisant l'émission instantanée de gaz comprimé stocké avec des moyens pour augmenter la pression du gaz juste avant ou pendant sa libération, p. ex. dispositifs de gonflage hybrides
• B01D 39/20 - Autres substances filtrantes autoportantes en substance inorganique, p. ex. papier d'amiante ou substance filtrante métallique faite de fils métalliques non-tissés
• B01D 46/52 - Séparateurs de particules utilisant des filtres comportant un matériau plié, p. ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
• B01D 39/12 - Tamis filtrants essentiellement métalliques en toile métalliqueTamis filtrants essentiellement métalliques en fils métalliques tricotésTamis filtrants essentiellement métalliques en métal expansé

Abrégé

A driver airbag mounting verification system comprises a portion of an electrical circuit configured to connect a vehicle horn to a vehicle-mounted power source. The portion of the electrical circuit includes two electrical contacts resiliently biased into contact with one another so as to complete electrically the electrical circuit and thereby to actuate the vehicle horn. The portion of the electrical circuit including both of the electrical contacts is mounted on one of a driver airbag module and a vehicle steering wheel. At least one of the electrical contacts is mounted such that said at least one of the electrical contacts is moved and held out of contact with the other of the electrical contacts when the driver airbag module is securely mounted on the vehicle steering wheel.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/203 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le volant ou la colonne de direction

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (12) having a seat (16 or 22) for receiving the occupant (20) includes an inflatable protection device (14) inflatable from a stored condition in the vehicle (12) adjacent a reaction surface (19, 23, 36) to a deployed condition between the reaction surface and the vehicle occupant (20). The protection device (14) includes a front portion (62) presented toward the seat (22) and an inflatable volume for receiving a penetrating occupant (20′) when the protection device (14) is in the deployed condition. A rear portion (64) connected to the front portion (62) has an inflatable volume spaced from the front portion (62) by a space (110). The front portion (62) is positioned between the vehicle occupant (20) and the rear portion (64) when the protection device (14) is in the deployed condition. The inflated front portion (62) is movable in a fore-aft direction relative to the rear portion (64) to engage the occupant (20) regardless of the distance between the reaction surface (19, 23, 36) and the occupant (20).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/207 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans les sièges du véhicule
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches
• B60R 21/233 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant un certain nombre de compartiments individuelsÉléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant au moins deux éléments en forme de sacs placés l'un dans l'autre
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant

Abrégé

A seat belt retractor comprises a rotatable spool on which seat belt webbing is wound. The spool is rotatable in a webbing withdrawal direction and an opposite webbing retraction direction. The seat belt retractor also comprises a pretensioner actuatable to rotate the spool in the webbing retraction direction and a load-limiting system to limit a load applied to a vehicle occupant by the seat belt webbing. The load-limiting system includes a torsion bar mounted such that the torsion bar is twisted when a load in excess of a predetermined load is applied to the spool in the webbing withdrawal direction by the seat belt webbing. The bad-limiting system also includes a stop assembly actuatable to limit rotation of the spool in the webbing withdrawal direction to a predetermined number of rotations while the torsion bar is being twisted. The stop assembly is actuated upon actuation of the pretensioner.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 22/38 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs auto-verrouillables en cas d'urgence sensibles uniquement au mouvement de la ceinture
• B60R 22/34 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs
• B60R 22/405 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs auto-verrouillables en cas d'urgence sensibles au mouvement de la ceinture et au mouvement du véhicule
• B60R 22/46 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs avec des moyens pour tendre la ceinture en cas d'urgence
• B60R 22/28 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité dans les véhicules comportant des dispositifs amortisseurs

Abrégé

A seat belt retractor (10) comprises a rotatable spool (14) on which seat belt webbing (42) is wound. The spool (14) is rotatable in a webbing withdrawal direction (44) and an opposite webbing retraction direction (46). The seat belt retractor (10) also comprises a pretensioner (20) actuatable to rotate the spool (14) in the webbing retraction direction (46) and a load-limiting system to limit a load applied to a vehicle occupant by the seat belt webbing (42). The load-limiting system includes a torsion bar (150) mounted such that the torsion bar (150) is twisted when a load in excess of a predetermined load is applied to the spool (14) in the webbing withdrawal direction (44) by the seat belt webbing (42). The load- limiting system also includes a stop assembly (152) actuatable to limit rotation of the spool (14) in the webbing withdrawal direction (44) to a predetermined number of rotations while the torsion bar (150) is being twisted. The stop assembly (152) is actuated upon actuation of the pretensioner (20).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 22/34 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs
• B60R 22/405 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs auto-verrouillables en cas d'urgence sensibles au mouvement de la ceinture et au mouvement du véhicule
• B60R 22/195 - Dispositifs d'ancrage avec des moyens pour tendre la ceinture en cas d'urgence

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of vehicle (12) having a seat (16 or 22) for receiving the occupant (20) includes an inflatable protection device (14) inflatable from a stored condition in the vehicle (12) adjacent a reaction surface (19, 23, 36) to a deployed condition between the reaction surface and the vehicle occupant (20). The protection device (14) includes a front portion (62) presented toward the seat (22) and an inflatable volume for receiving a penetrating occupant (20′) when the protection device (14) is in the deployed condition. A rear portion (64) connected to the front portion (62) has an inflatable volume spaced from the front portion (62) by a space (110). The front portion (62) is positioned between the vehicle occupant (20) and the rear portion (64) when the protection device (14) is in the deployed condition. The inflated front portion (62) is movable in a fore-aft direction relative to the rear portion (64) to engage the occupant (20) regardless of the distance between the reaction surface (19, 23, 36) and the occupant (20).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/207 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans les sièges du véhicule
• B60R 21/233 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant un certain nombre de compartiments individuelsÉléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant au moins deux éléments en forme de sacs placés l'un dans l'autre
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

A seat belt retractor comprises (a) a rotatable spool on which seat belt webbing is wound and (b) a load-limiting system to limit a load applied to a vehicle occupant by the webbing. The load-limiting system includes a flow control orifice through which fluid is forced when a load in excess of a predetermined load is applied to the rotatable spool by the webbing. The cross-sectional flow area of the flow control orifice is adjustable in response to unwinding of webbing from the rotatable spool prior to a vehicle crash event and ceases to be adjustable after the crash event is in progress. The load-limiting system also includes a piston in a cylinder. The piston and cylinder are operatively coupled to the spool such that rotation of the spool causes the piston to move relative to the cylinder, which movement causes fluid to be forced through the flow control orifice.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 22/34 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs
• B60R 22/28 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité dans les véhicules comportant des dispositifs amortisseurs

Abrégé

A method for manufacturing a one-piece woven air bag includes weaving yarns into a one-piece woven fabric air bag structure having single layer portions and two layer portions in which an inflatable volume is defined between the two layer portions and in which the single layer portions are non-inflatable portions that help define the shape and configuration of the inflatable volume. The step of weaving yarns is performed using a water-jet loom.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/235 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur matériau
• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur
• D03D 1/02 - Articles destinés à être gonflés
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• D03D 47/32 - Métiers dans lesquels la bobine de trame ne traverse pas la foule, p. ex. métiers sans navette, métiers à pinces, métiers avec fausse navette sur lesquels la trame elle-même est projetée dans la foule par jet de liquide
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method for folding an airbag (10) for a vehicle occupant restraint system, in particular a side curtain airbag, in order to form an airbag package (12'), wherein the airbag (10) is rolled up and/or folded in order to form an airbag roll (12), which has a first volume (V1). The airbag roll (12) is fed to a pressing device (14), in which the airbag roll (12) is compressed in order to form an airbag package (12'), which has a second volume (V2), which is less than the first volume (V1). The airbag roll (12) or the airbag package (12') is heated in the pressing device (14) and the airbag package (12') is cooled, wherein the airbag package (12') retains the second volume (V2) when the airbag package is removed from the pressing device (14; 114). The pressing device (14) has a pressing mold or a forming shaft (18), the height of which substantially corresponds to the desired height of the finished airbag packages (12'), a heating apparatus (20) for heating the airbag packages (12'), and a cooling device (22) for cooling the airbag packages (12').

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/237 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par la façon dont ils sont pliés

Abrégé

An air bag module includes an inflatable air bag, an inflator for inflating the air bag, a housing for supporting the air bag and inflator, and a cover for enclosing the air bag in the housing. The cover includes a fabric panel and a steering panel. The fabric panel has a main portion that at least partially envelops the air bag in a deflated and stowed condition and includes a tear seam that is rupturable upon inflation of the air bag to permit the air to deploy from the housing. The steering panel is for directing the air bag to deploy from the housing along a predetermined trajectory. The steering panel includes a panel of reinforcing material that overlies a portion of the fabric panel and is connected to the fabric panel. In a closed condition of the cover, the steering panel is fastened to the housing.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/201 - Sangles ou enveloppes de maintien pour éléments gonflables
• B60R 21/206 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord dans la partie inférieure des tableaux de bord, p. ex. pour protéger les genoux
• B60R 21/2165 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables caractérisés par le couvercle de l'élément gonflable caractérisés par une ligne de rupture pour définir une ouverture de déploiement
• B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation
• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (28) of a vehicle (12) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) configured to be inflated and deployed between a side structure (16) of the vehicle and the vehicle occupant. A deployment sleeve (50) encircles a portion of the protection device. The deployment sleeve (50) includes a rupturable tear seam (54) that absorbs the initial break-out forces of the protection device (14) during the initial stages of inflation and deployment. The tear seam (54) is adapted to rupture after the deployment sleeve (50) absorbs the break-out forces and release the protection device (14) to inflate and deploy to a fully inflated and deployed condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur
• B60R 21/201 - Sangles ou enveloppes de maintien pour éléments gonflables
• B60R 21/2334 - Dispositions pour commander l'expansion
• B60R 21/2342 - Liaisons déchirables
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/2165 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables caractérisés par le couvercle de l'élément gonflable caractérisés par une ligne de rupture pour définir une ouverture de déploiement
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• B60R 21/235 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur matériau
• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (12) having a seat (16 or 22) for receiving the occupant (20) includes an inflatable protection device (14) inflatable from a stored condition in the vehicle (12) adjacent a reaction surface (19, 23, 36) to a deployed condition between the reaction surface and the vehicle occupant (20). The protection device (14) includes a front portion (62) presented toward the seat (22) and an inflatable volume for receiving a penetrating occupant (20) when the protection device (14) is in the deployed condition. A rear portion (64) connected to the front portion (62) has an inflatable volume spaced from the front portion (62) by a space (110).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (12) having a seat (16 or 22) for receiving the occupant (20) includes an inflatable protection device (14) inflatable from a stored condition in the vehicle (12) adjacent a reaction surface (19, 23, 36) to a deployed condition between the reaction surface and the vehicle occupant (20). The protection device (14) includes a front portion (62) presented toward the seat (22) and an inflatable volume for receiving a penetrating occupant (20′) when the protection device (14) is in the deployed condition. A rear portion (64) connected to the front portion (62) has an inflatable volume spaced from the front portion (62) by a space (110). The front portion (62) is positioned between the vehicle occupant (20) and the rear portion (64) when the protection device (14) is in the deployed condition. The inflated front portion (62) is movable in a fore-aft direction relative to the rear portion (64) to engage the occupant (20) regardless of the distance between the reaction surface (19, 23, 36) and the occupant (20).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/207 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans les sièges du véhicule
• B60R 21/233 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant un certain nombre de compartiments individuelsÉléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant au moins deux éléments en forme de sacs placés l'un dans l'autre
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

An inflator (40) for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device includes a primary stage (50) actuatable to produce a primary flow of inflation fluid, a secondary stage (100) actuatable to produce a secondary flow of inflation fluid, and a filter chamber (150) into which the primary and secondary flows of inflation fluid are directed. The inflator (40) also includes a secondary filter assembly (120) that permits the secondary flow of inflation fluid to flow into the filter chamber (150) and blocks particulates from flowing from the filter chamber into the secondary stage (100).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/263 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage utilisant une source variable, p. ex. sortie multi-étagée ou commandée
• B01D 46/00 - Filtres ou procédés spécialement modifiés pour la séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs
• B60R 21/26 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage
• B60R 21/264 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage utilisant une génération instantanée de gaz, p. ex. pyrotechnique
• B60R 21/268 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage utilisant l'émission instantanée de gaz comprimé stocké
• B60R 21/217 - Moyens de maintien des sources de fluide de gonflage, p. ex. boîtiers de réactionsLiaisons des coussins, des couvercles, des diffuseurs ou des sources de fluide de gonflage avec ceux-ci ou entre eux

Abrégé

An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) is provided for being inflated with inflation fluid towards a seat (22) of the vehicle (12). The protection device includes a front portion (70) presented towards the vehicle seat (22) and helping to define an inflatable volume (54). The front portion (70) includes a pair of extensions (344, 444) overlaid on one another and interconnected to form a pocket (100) defining a collapsed volume (120) outside the inflatable volume (54). The pocket (100) extends horizontally across the front portion (70) and towards the inflatable volume (54). A tether (500) has a first end portion (502) secured to both interconnected extensions (344, 444) and a second end portion (504) secured to a portion of the protection device such that the size of the pocket (100) remains larger than a predetermined amount when the protection device is fully inflated.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/235 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur matériau
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

A method for manufacturing a one-piece woven air bag includes weaving yarns into a one-piece woven fabric air bag structure having single layer portions and two layer portions in which an inflatable volume is defined between the two layer portions and in which the single layer portions are non-inflatable portions that help define the shape and configuration of the inflatable volume. The step of weaving yarns is performed using a water-jet loom.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur

Abrégé

A seat belt retractor comprises (a) a rotatable spool on which seat belt webbing is wound and (b) a load-limiting system to limit a load applied to a vehicle occupant by the webbing. The load-limiting system includes a flow control orifice through which fluid is forced when a load in excess of a predetermined load is applied to the rotatable spool by the webbing. The cross-sectional flow area of the flow control orifice is adjustable in response to unwinding of webbing from the rotatable spool prior to a vehicle crash event and ceases to be adjustable after the crash event is in progress. The load-limiting system also includes a piston in a cylinder. The piston and cylinder are operatively coupled to the spool such that rotation of the spool causes the piston to move relative to the cylinder, which movement causes fluid to be forced through the flow control orifice.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 22/48 - Systèmes de commande, alarmes, ou systèmes d'inter-verrouillage, pour assurer une utilisation correcte de la ceinture ou du harnais

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) helps to protect an occupant (28) of a vehicle (12) that has a side structure (16) and a roof (18). The apparatus (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) that has a stored condition for being positioned along the vehicle roof (18). The protection device (14) is inflatable away from the vehicle roof (18) to a deployed condition positioned between the side structure (16) and a vehicle occupant (28). The protection device (14) includes an upper edge portion (30) for being connected to the vehicle along the vehicle roof (18). A lower edge portion (38) of the protection device (14) is folded over onto itself at least once in the stored condition. The protection device (14), when in the stored condition, has a rolled-up configuration such that the folded over lower edge portion (38) occupies a central space (116) bounded by the rolled-up portion (114) of the protection device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur
• B60R 21/237 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par la façon dont ils sont pliés
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B62D 65/02 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants

Abrégé

A curtain airbag for a motor vehicle includes an inflatable cushion and a protective sheet having an attachment edge attached to the airbag and a free-length extending from the attachment edge. The cushion formed into a folded condition from which it is deployable in a deployment direction, and the free-length of the sheet is positioned adjacent to the deployment direction of the cushion. The airbag is installed in the vehicle to deploy adjacent to a daylight opening of the vehicle. Deployment of the cushion during inflation causes the protective sheet to be drawn along with the cushion in the deployment direction so that the sheet overlays the outboard-facing side of the cushion (between the cushion and the daylight opening) and thereby provides a degree of protection against damage to the cushion that may be caused by, for example, broken window glass.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/21 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans des panneaux latéraux du véhicule, p. ex. les portes
• B60R 21/215 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables caractérisés par le couvercle de l'élément gonflable
• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur
• B60R 21/08 - Filets de protection, feuilles transparentes, rideaux, ou analogues, p. ex. entre les occupants et la vitre mobiles d'une position inopérante à une position active, p. ex. en cas de collision
• B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation

Abrégé

A seat belt system for restraining movement of an occupant of a vehicle includes a seat belt and a member having an opening through which the seat belt extends. A first inflatable portion of the seat belt extends in a first direction from the member. A second inflatable portion of the seat belt extends in a second direction from the member. A source of inflation fluid is connected in fluid communication with one of the first and second inflatable portions of the seat belt and connected in fluid communication with another of the first and second inflatable portions of the seat belt through the member. The one inflatable portion of the seat belt enables inflation fluid to flow from the source of inflation fluid into the one inflatable portion of the seat belt and to flow from the one inflatable portion of the seat belt through the member into the another inflatable portion of the seat belt.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 22/185 - Dispositifs d'ancrage avec des moyens de blocage agissant directement sur la ceinture en cas d'urgence, p. ex. par pincement ou friction
• B60R 21/18 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables l'élément gonflable constituant une ceinture ou un harnais ou étant combiné à une ceinture ou à un harnais
• A44B 11/25 - BouclesFermetures similaires pour attacher ensemble des courroies ou similaires, p. ex. pour ceintures des sécurité avec plusieurs pièces séparables
• B60R 22/24 - Dispositifs d'ancrage fixés au côté, à la porte ou au toit du véhicule
• B60R 22/28 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité dans les véhicules comportant des dispositifs amortisseurs
• B60R 22/18 - Dispositifs d'ancrage

Abrégé

An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device inflatable between a vehicle surface and the vehicle occupant. The protection device includes a front panel having a portion presented toward the occupant when the protection device is in an inflated condition. A vent includes at least one opening for releasing inflation fluid from the protection device and has an actuated condition and a non-actuated condition. A tether has a first end connected to the vent for actuating the vent and a second end connected to the protection device. A guide member connected to the front panel slidably receives a portion of the tether between the first and second ends. First and second portions of the guide member are releasably connected together to define a slackened portion. The first and second portions remain connected together in response to initial deployment of the protection device below a predetermined degree to prevent the tether from tensioning such that the vent is in the non-actuated condition. Further deployment of the protection device to the predetermined degree releases the connection between the first and second portions to allow the tether to tension and act on the vent to place the vent in the actuated condition based on the position of the occupant in the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches
• B60R 21/2342 - Liaisons déchirables
• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (12) comprises an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) inflatable between a vehicle surface (36) and the vehicle occupant. A vent (110) has at least one opening (114) for releasing inflation fluid from the protection device (14). The vent (110) has an actuated condition and a non-actuated condition. A guide tether (113) is connected to the vent door (120). A vent tether (112) is connected to the protection device (14) and includes a guide (123) connected to the guide tether (113) such that the guide (123) and guide tether (113) are slidable relative to one another. Tension on the vent tether (112) applies tension to the guide tether (113) for actuating the vent (110). The vent (110) is configured to be initially in the non-actuated condition upon initial deployment of the protection device (14), with further deployment of the protection device (14) to a predetermined degree causing the vent tether (112) to act on the guide tether (113) to place the vent (110) in the actuated condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

a). A vent (100) releases inflation fluid from the protection device (14). The vent (100) has an actuated condition and a non-actuated condition prior to deployment of the protection device (14). A vent tether (154, 168) has a first end secured to the vent (100) end a second end having a releasable connection (153) with the protection device (14). A trigger tether (152,162) has a first end connected to the front panel (74) and a second end connected to the protection device (14) at the releasable connection (158). The trigger tether (152,162) Is slackened when the protection device (14) deploys less than a predetermined degree such that the releasable connection (158) remains intact to allow the vent tether (154,168) to place the vent (100) in the actuated condition. Deployment of the protection device (14) to the predetermined degree tensioning the trigger tether (152,162) to release the releasable connection (158) such that the vent (100) remains in the non-actuated condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/276 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage avec des moyens de mise à l'air libre de la source de fluide de gonflage, p. ex. en cas de surpression
• B60R 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device inflatable between a vehicle surface and the vehicle occupant. The protection device includes a front panel having a portion presented toward the occupant when the protection device is in an inflated condition. A vent includes at least one opening for releasing inflation fluid from the protection device and has an actuated condition and a non-actuated condition. A tether has a first segment connected to the vent and the front panel of the protection device for actuating the vent and a second segment connected to the front panel and a rear portion of the protection device. Tear stitching connects portions of the second segment of the tether to form a slackened portion of the tether. The tear stitching remains intact such that the first segment is slackened and the vent in the non-actuated condition in response to initial deployment of the protection device below a predetermined degree. Further deployment of the protection device to the predetermined degree causes the tear stitching to rupture and release the slackened portion, which allows the first segment of the tether to tension and act on the vent to place the vent in the actuated condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre
• B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation

Abrégé

An apparatus (12) provides inflation fluid for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14). The apparatus (12) includes a primary housing (20), a primary inflation fluid source (100), a secondary housing (70), and a secondary inflation fluid source (200). The primary housing (20) is constructed from sheet metal by stamping. The primary inflation fluid source (100) is located in the primary housing (20). The primary inflation fluid source (100) is actuatable to effect a primary flow of inflation fluid out of the primary housing (20) to inflate the inflatable device (14). The secondary housing (70) is constructed from sheet metal by stamping. The secondary housing (70) is disposed within the primary housing (20). The secondary inflation fluid source (200) is located in the secondary housing. The secondary inflation fluid source (200) is actuatable to affect a secondary flow of inflation fluid to supplement the primary flow of inflation fluid. The secondary housing (70) has a first portion (77) that moves at least partially out of engagement with a second portion (74) of the secondary housing (70) when the secondary inflation fluid source is actuated.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/263 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage utilisant une source variable, p. ex. sortie multi-étagée ou commandée
• B60R 21/264 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage utilisant une génération instantanée de gaz, p. ex. pyrotechnique
• B60R 21/26 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage

Abrégé

An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) for being inflated between an instrument panel (36) and a seat (22) of the vehicle (12) is provided. The protection device (14) includes a front portion (70) that has a panel (72) presented towards the vehicle seat (22), a rear portion (76) adjacent the instrument panel (36), and top and bottom portions (90, 92) interconnecting the front portion (70) and the rear portion (76) to define an inflatable volume (54). A pocket (100) defines an uninflated volume (102) outside of the inflatable volume (54). The pocket (100) is defined by a single panel (180) of the protection device (14). The panel (100) extends along a centerline (162) and includes an extension (180) of material on each side of the centerline (162). The extensions (180) overly one another and are interconnected along a seam (106) to form the pocket (100).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/235 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur matériau
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

A seat belt system for restraining movement of an occupant of a vehicle includes a seat belt and a member having an opening through which the seat belt extends. A first inflatable portion of the seat belt extends in a first direction from the member. A second inflatable portion of the seat belt extends in a second direction from the member. A source of inflation fluid is connected in fluid communication with one of the first and second inflatable portions of the seat belt and connected in fluid communication with another of the first and second inflatable portions of the seat belt through the member. The one inflatable portion of the seat belt enables inflation fluid to flow from the source of inflation fluid into the one inflatable portion of the seat belt and to flow from the one inflatable portion through the member into the other inflatable portion.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/18 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables l'élément gonflable constituant une ceinture ou un harnais ou étant combiné à une ceinture ou à un harnais

Abrégé

A seatbelt latch circuit can include an illumination source configured to illuminate a seatbelt latch in response to a signal. The seatbelt latch circuit can also include a status sensor configured to output a first current if the seatbelt latch is in a removed state, output a second current if the seatbelt latch is in an inserted state and output a third current if the seatbelt latch has a fault. The seatbelt latch circuit communicates with a vehicle electrical system through only two conductors.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60Q 1/00 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet
• B60R 22/48 - Systèmes de commande, alarmes, ou systèmes d'inter-verrouillage, pour assurer une utilisation correcte de la ceinture ou du harnais
• G08G 1/00 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers
• B60R 1/00 - Dispositions pour la visibilité optiqueDispositions de visualisation en temps réel pour les conducteurs ou les passagers utilisant des systèmes de capture d’images optiques, p. ex. des caméras ou des systèmes vidéo spécialement adaptés pour être utilisés dans ou sur des véhicules

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) helps to protect an occupant (28) of a vehicle (12) that has a side structure (16) and a roof (18). The apparatus (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) that has a stored condition for being positioned along the vehicle roof (18). The protection device (14) is inflatable away from the vehicle roof (18) to a deployed condition positioned between the side structure (16) and a vehicle occupant (28). The protection device (14) includes an upper edge portion (30) for being connected to the vehicle along the vehicle roof (18). A lower edge portion (38) of the protection device (14) is folded over onto itself at least once in the stored condition. The protection device (14), when in the stored condition, has a rolled-up configuration such that the folded over lower edge portion (38) occupies a central space (116) bounded by the rolled-up portion (114) of the protection device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur
• B60R 21/237 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par la façon dont ils sont pliés
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle that has an instrument panel and a windshield includes an air bag (14) packaged in an air bag module (30). The air bag (14) is inflatable to a deployed position between the instrument panel and a vehicle occupant. A deployment restrictor (100) is secured to the air bag module (30). The deployment restrictor (100) includes a deflector panel (102) secured to the air bag module (30) and having a portion that is positioned between the packaged air bag (14) and the windshield. The deflector panel (102) at least partially covers the packaged air bag (14) so that the deflector panel moves with the deploying air bag toward the windshield. The connection of the deflector panel (102) to the air bag module (30) limits movement of the deflector panel toward the windshield and thereby redirects the air bag to deploy away from where it would otherwise impact the windshield.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/2346 - Dispositions pour commander l'expansion avec des diffuseurs souples
• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

A seat belt system (20) includes a manifold assembly (60) having an inner housing (68) and an outer housing (70) which extends at least part way around the inner housing. One of the housings (68 or 70) is movable relative to a vehicle with a portion of the seat belt system. The other housing is connected with a source (54) of inflation fluid. In one specific embodiment of the invention, inner and outer housings (68 and 70) of the manifold assembly (60) extend around a portion of an anchor (36) for a seat belt (40). In this embodiment, the housings (68 and 70) have arcuate configurations and have axes which are coincident with a central axis (84) of the anchor (36). In addition to being pivotal relative to each other, the housings (68 and 70) may be movable transversely to each other. A seal (136) may be provided between the housings.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/18 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables l'élément gonflable constituant une ceinture ou un harnais ou étant combiné à une ceinture ou à un harnais
• B60R 22/18 - Dispositifs d'ancrage

Abrégé

Apparatus for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device includes a primary housing, a primary inflation fluid source, a secondary housing, and a secondary inflation fluid source. The primary and secondary housings are constructed from sheet metal by stamping. The primary inflation fluid source is located in the primary housing. The primary inflation fluid source is actuatable to effect a primary flow of inflation fluid out of the primary housing to inflate the inflatable device. The secondary housing is disposed within the primary housing. The secondary inflation fluid source is located in the secondary housing. The secondary inflation fluid source is actuatable to affect a secondary flow of inflation fluid to supplement the primary flow of inflation fluid. The secondary housing has a first portion that moves at least partially out of engagement with a second portion of the secondary housing when the secondary inflation fluid source is actuated.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/26 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage
• B60R 21/264 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage utilisant une génération instantanée de gaz, p. ex. pyrotechnique

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle (12) that has a side structure (16) and a roof (18) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) inflatable away from the vehicle roof (18) into a position between the side structure (16) of the vehicle (12) and a vehicle occupant. The protection device (14) includes an inflatable main portion (62) having at least one inflatable primary chamber (110) and an inflatable secondary chamber (112). An inflation fluid source (30) is actuatable to provide inflation fluid for inflating the protection device (14). The inflation fluid source (30) when actuated directs inflation fluid into the main portion (62) to inflate the main portion (62). Inflation fluid inlets (152) of the primary chambers (110) direct inflation fluid from the inflation fluid source (30) into the primary chambers (110). Inflation fluid outlets (154, 156) of the primary chambers (110) direct inflation fluid from the primary chambers (110) into the secondary chamber (112) to inflate the secondary chamber (112).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables

Abrégé

An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) includes a front panel (102) and a rear panel (122) that are interconnected to at least partially define an inflatable volume (54) of the protection device. The rear panel (122) has a conical configuration resulting from portions of the rear panel being interconnected with each other.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale

Abrégé

An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) includes at least one panel (212) of material that defines an inflatable volume (54) of the protection device. The at least one panel (212) has a portion presented toward the vehicle occupant when in an inflated and deployed condition. The protection device (14) includes at least one pleat (296, 316) formed in the at least one panel (212). The at least one pleat (296, 316) defines a cushioned portion (210) for receiving a portion of the occupant. The at least one pleat (296, 316) reduces fabric tension in the cushioned portion (210) to provide the cushioned portion with a degree of softness that is reduced over remaining areas of the protection device (14).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale

Abrégé

A vehicle occupant protection device (10) for helping to protect an occupant of a seat of a vehicle includes an inertia member (66) that engages an element (54). The inertia member (66) is movable relative to the element (54) from an unactuated position to an actuated position in response to at least one sensed vehicle condition for activating the occupant protection device (10). A vertical axis (83) extends through the center of mass of the inertia member (66) when the inertia member (66) is in the unactuated position. At least one of the element (54) and the inertia member (66) has at least one planar surface (80) that extends at an angle relative to the vertical axis (54). The inertia member (66) and element (54) are movable relative to one another along the at least one planar surface (80) to place the inertia member (66) in the actuated position to activate the occupant protection device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 22/40 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs auto-verrouillables en cas d'urgence sensibles uniquement au mouvement du véhicule
• B60R 22/405 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs auto-verrouillables en cas d'urgence sensibles au mouvement de la ceinture et au mouvement du véhicule

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (12) comprises an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) inflatable between a vehicle surface (36) and the vehicle occupant. A vent (160) releases inflation fluid from the protection device (14). The vent (160) has an actuated condition and a non-actuated condition. A tether (150) has a first connection with the vent (160) and a second connection with the protection device (14). Tension on the tether (150) actuates the vent (160). The vent (160) is initially in the non-actuated condition upon initial deployment of the protection device (14). Further deployment of the protection device (14) causes the tether (150) to place the vent (160) in the actuated condition. Occupant penetration into the protection device (14) causes the tether (150) to place the vent (160) in the non-actuated condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/276 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage avec des moyens de mise à l'air libre de la source de fluide de gonflage, p. ex. en cas de surpression

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (12) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) comprising a panel (114) that at least partially defines an inflatable volume (54) of the protection device. A vent (100) includes a sidewall that extends through the panel (114) and defines a passage (134) for venting inflation fluid from the inflatable volume (54). The vent (100) includes a first portion (102) extendable inside the inflatable volume (54) and an opposite second portion (104) extendable outside the inflatable volume. The vent (100) has an open condition in which the first portion (102) is maintained inside the inflatable volume (54) and thereby permits venting of inflation fluid through the passage (134), and a closed condition in which the first portion (102) is inverted and positioned in the second portion (104) thereby blocking inflation fluid from venting through the passage (134).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/26 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage
• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables

Abrégé

a) while inflating to an initially deployed condition. The second stitch line (320) is adapted to remain intact and being capable itself of maintaining the protection device in the initially deployed condition subsequent to rupture of the first stitch line (300) and throughout inflation and deployment of the protection device (14).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/2346 - Dispositions pour commander l'expansion avec des diffuseurs souples
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches
• B60R 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre

Abrégé

An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) for being inflated between an instrument panel (36) and a seat (22) of the vehicle (12) is provided. The protection device (14) includes a front portion (70) that has a panel (72) presented towards the vehicle seat (22), a rear portion (76) adjacent the instrument panel (36), and top and bottom portions (90, 92) interconnecting the front portion (70) and the rear portion (76) to define an inflatable volume (54). A pocket (100) defines an uninflated volume (102) outside of the inflatable volume (54). The pocket (100) is defined by a single panel (160) of the protection device (14). The panel (100) extends along a centerline (162) and includes an extension (180) of material on each side of the centerline (162). The extensions (180) overly one another and are interconnected along a seam (106) to form the pocket (100).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/235 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur matériau
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (12) comprises an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) inflatable between a vehicle surface (36) and the vehicle occupant. A vent (160) releases inflation fluid from the protection device (14). The vent (160) includes a vent opening with a flow area that can be adjusted to throttle inflation fluid flow through the vent. A tether (150) has a first connection with the vent (160) and a second connection with the protection device (14). Tension on the tether (150) throttles the vent (160). The second connection of the tether is positioned on the protection device (14) such that deployment of the protection device throttles the vent (160) toward an actuated condition, and occupant (20) penetration into the protection device throttles the vent toward a non-actuated condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/276 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage avec des moyens de mise à l'air libre de la source de fluide de gonflage, p. ex. en cas de surpression

Abrégé

A seat belt pretensioner for a belt retractor includes a member that rotates relative to a frame of the belt retractor in response to a vehicle condition to rotate a spool of the belt retractor relative to the frame. A drive device rotates the member in response to the vehicle condition. The drive device applies a first torque to the member during a first stage of rotation of the member and the spool and applies a second torque greater than the first torque during a second stage of rotation of the member and the spool. A flexible drive member rotates the member relative to the frame. The flexible drive member extends around an axis of the member more than 360° after activation of the pretensioner.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 22/36 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs auto-verrouillables en cas d'urgence
• B65H 75/48 - Dispositifs automatiques de restockage

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (12) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) having a deflated condition and an inflated condition. The protection device (14) includes a front portion (70) that has a panel (72) presented toward the occupant (20) when the protection device (14) is in the inflated condition and a rear portion (80) spaced from the front portion (70) when the protection device (14) is in the inflated condition. A lower connecting portion (90) connects the front portion (70) to the rear portion (80) and defines the lower extent of the protection device (14). A space (100) is positioned outside the inflatable volume (60) of the protection device (14) and is defined between the front portion (70), the connecting portion (90), and the rear portion (80). The space (100) extends from an upper extent of the protection device (14) down to below a midline of the protection device (14).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/205 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le tableau de bord
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/233 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant un certain nombre de compartiments individuelsÉléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant au moins deux éléments en forme de sacs placés l'un dans l'autre
• B60R 21/2334 - Dispositions pour commander l'expansion
• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle (12) that has a side structure (16) and a window opening (28) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) inflatable to a deployed condition in which the protection device is positioned between the side structure (16) and the vehicle occupant and covers at least a portion of the window opening (28). The protection device (14) when in the deployed condition has a first edge portion (70) connected to an adjacent portion of the vehicle and an opposite second edge portion (76) that is free from connections to vehicle portions adjacent the second edge portion. At least one tether (100) has a first end connected to the vehicle proximate to the first end portion (70) of the protection device (14) and an opposite second end connected to the second edge portion (76) of the protection device. The at least one tether (100) maintains the second edge portion (76) of the protection device (14) in the deployed condition and resists outboard movement of the second edge portion through the window opening (28) in response to occupant movement toward the window opening to restrain the occupant from ejection through the window opening.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/21 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans des panneaux latéraux du véhicule, p. ex. les portes

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (12) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) having a deflated condition and an inflated condition. The protection device (14) includes a panel (74) having a portion presented toward the occupant (20) when the protection device is in the inflated condition. A tether (60) has a first connection (78) to a first portion (80) of the panel (74) and a second connection (72) to a second portion (76) of the panel. The tether (60) is operative to limit deployment of the second portion (76) of the panel (74) in response to unrestricted deployment of the first portion (80) of the panel. The tether (60) is also operative to permit further deployment of the second portion (76) of the panel (74) in response to occupant penetration into the first portion (80) of the panel.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to control deployment of an inflatable protection device (14) includes a tether (150) having a first connection with a first portion (100, 104) of the protection device and a second connection with a second portion (102) of the protection device. A guide (156) is connected to the protection device (14). The tether (150) extends through the guide (156). The tether (150) is configured to move through the guide (156) in order to translate movement of the first portion (100, 104) of the protection device (14) in a first direction to movement of the second portion (102) of the protection device in a second direction different from the first direction.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

A locking tongue has a base part, a webbing slot in the base part and a locking cam. The locking cam is movable between a rest position and a clamping position. A biasing means biases the locking cam towards the rest position. The locking cam can assume the rest position in which the belt webbing can pass freely through the webbing slot, a clamping position in which the locking cam presses the belt webbing against the clamping edge of the webbing slot, the biasing means being able to return the locking cam from the clamping position into the rest position, and a locking position in which the locking cam locks the belt webbing in the webbing slot, the biasing means not being able to return the locking cam from the locking position towards the rest position.

Classes IPC  ?

• A44B 11/25 - BouclesFermetures similaires pour attacher ensemble des courroies ou similaires, p. ex. pour ceintures des sécurité avec plusieurs pièces séparables

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) helps to protect a pedestrian from impacts with a vehicle (12) that has a windshield (24) and a hood (32) covering an engine compartment (30). The apparatus (10) includes an air bag (14) that is inflatable away from the engine compartment (30) through a space (342) between the hood (32) and the windshield (24) from a stored condition to a deployed condition positioned adjacent the windshield (24). A housing (60) stores the air bag (14) in a deflated and stowed condition in the engine compartment (30). A deflector (260) has a portion connected to the housing (60) and a portion for being connected to the vehicle hood (32). The deflector (260) is adapted to deflect the air bag (14) during inflation and direct the air bag (14) to clear the vehicle hood (32) and to deploy through the space (342) between the hood (32) and the windshield (24).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/34 - Protection des personnes extérieures au véhicule, p. ex. des piétons
• B60R 21/06 - Filets de protection, feuilles transparentes, rideaux, ou analogues, p. ex. entre les occupants et la vitre
• B60R 21/20 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) helps to protect a pedestrian from impacts with a vehicle (12) that has a windshield (24) and a hood (32) covering an engine compartment (30). The apparatus (10) includes an air bag (14) that is inflatable away from the engine compartment (30) through a space (342) between the hood (32) and the windshield (24) from a stored condition to a deployed condition positioned adjacent the windshield (24). A housing (60) stores the air bag (14) in a deflated and stowed condition in the engine compartment (30). A deflector (260) has a portion connected to the housing (60) and a portion for being connected to the vehicle hood (32). The deflector (260) is adapted to deflect the air bag (14) during inflation and direct the air bag (14) to clear the vehicle hood (32) and to deploy through the space (342) between the hood (32) and the windshield (24).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60D 1/28 - Couplages de tractionAttelagesOrganes de tractionDispositifs de remorquage caractérisés par des dispositions en vue de fonctions particulières pour empêcher un décrochage fortuit, p. ex. accessoires de sécurité

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (12) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) having a deflated condition and an inflated condition. An anchor tether (102) is secured to the vehicle (12). A shaping tether (104) is secured to a first portion (116) of the protection device (14). A releasable connection (132) connects the anchor tether (102) and shaping tether (104). The shaping tether (104) secured to the vehicle (12) via the connection (132) with the anchor tether (102) restricting deployment of the first portion (116) of the protection device (14). The connection (132) is configured to withstand tension between the anchor tether (102) and shaping tether (104) when the protection device (14) is fully pressurized. A trigger tether (106) is secured to a second portion (122) of the protection device (14) and is configured to release the connection (132) between the anchor tether (102) and shaping tether (104) when tension in the trigger tether reaches a predetermined level.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches

Abrégé

Tear stitching (100) for interconnecting portions (130, 140) of an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) includes first and second end portions (102, 104) having curled configurations and a central portion (110) extending between the end portions. The central portion (110) includes leg portions (112, 114) that converge at an angle and intersect a break point (116). The tear stitching (100) exhibits a comparatively high rupture strength in response to tension forces applied to the interconnected portions (130, 140) that act on the end portions (102, 104) of the tear stitching (100). The tear stitching (100) exhibits a comparatively low rupture strength in response to tension forces applied to the interconnected portions (130, 140) that act on the break point (116) of the tear stitching (100).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches
• B60R 21/2346 - Dispositions pour commander l'expansion avec des diffuseurs souples

Abrégé

An air bag module (30) includes an air bag (14) having a deflated condition and an inflated condition and a structure (34) for supporting the air bag. A first tether (106) has a first end connected to the structure via an actuatable fastener (122) and an opposite second end connected to the air bag (14). A second tether (104) having a first end secured to the first tether (106) by a releasable connection (132) at a location between the first and second ends of the first tether. The second tether has a second end connected to a deployable portion of the air bag (14).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/18 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables l'élément gonflable constituant une ceinture ou un harnais ou étant combiné à une ceinture ou à un harnais
• B60R 21/2342 - Liaisons déchirables

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) helps to protect an occupant (13) of a vehicle (12) that has a roof (18), a side structure (16), and a trim piece (310) overlying the side structure (16). The apparatus (10) includes an inflatable curtain (14) that is inflatable away from the vehicle roof (18) to a position adjacent the side structure (16) of the vehicle (12). A deployment ramp (200) includes a mounting member (202) that helps to support the inflatable curtain (14) in a stored condition. A deployment member (220) helps to direct the inflatable curtain (14) to deploy inboard of the trim piece (310). A co-extruded joint interconnects the mounting member (202) and the deployment member (220).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables
• B60R 21/213 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le cadre de toit du véhicule ou dans le montant
• B60R 21/215 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables caractérisés par le couvercle de l'élément gonflable
• B60R 21/217 - Moyens de maintien des sources de fluide de gonflage, p. ex. boîtiers de réactionsLiaisons des coussins, des couvercles, des diffuseurs ou des sources de fluide de gonflage avec ceux-ci ou entre eux
• B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur

Abrégé

b) of the cover portion (74) into the lower portion (62) of the protection device (14) at a second volumetric flow rate that is greater than the first volumetric flow rate.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/26 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (16) of a vehicle (12) comprises an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) that is inflatable from a deflated condition to an inflated condition. An inflator (32) is actuatable to provide inflation fluid to inflate the protection device (14). A retainer (70) has an opening (78) for receiving the inflator (32). The retainer (70) includes a base portion (72) and an annular wall (74) that extends transversely from the base portion (72). The annular wall (74) has a deflector portion (88) and a retaining portion (86). The deflector portion (88) is positioned radially outward from the retaining portion (86) and extends substantially orthogonal to the base portion (72) to direct inflation fluid from the inflator (32) into the protection device (14) in a direction substantially parallel to a central axis (37) of the inflator (32). The retaining portion (86) extends radially inward from the deflector portion (88) and clamps a flange (35) of the inflator (32) to a support member (34).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/203 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables dans le volant ou la colonne de direction
• B60R 21/217 - Moyens de maintien des sources de fluide de gonflage, p. ex. boîtiers de réactionsLiaisons des coussins, des couvercles, des diffuseurs ou des sources de fluide de gonflage avec ceux-ci ou entre eux

Abrégé

A head restraint (14) for helping to protect an occupant (60) of a vehicle seat (20) includes a base frame (150) connected to the vehicle seat. A cushion carrier (350) is supported on the base frame (150) by a track assembly (440) that facilitates movement of the cushion carrier (350) relative to the base frame (150) along a deployment axis (18) from a non-deployed condition to a deployed condition. The track assembly (440) includes a fixed track member (182) that forms a portion of the base frame (150). The fixed track member (182) includes spaced axially extending beam portions (190) with opposing surfaces (200) that define a channel (184) between the beam portions (190). The track assembly (440) also includes a sliding track member (370) that forms a portion of the cushion carrier (350). The sliding track member (370) includes a sliding frame (372) positioned in the channel (184) and having portions (442) positioned in sliding contact with portions (444) on the opposing surfaces (200) defining the channel (184).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60N 2/427 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers le siège étant construit pour protéger son occupant des effets des forces d'accélération anormales, p. ex. sièges anticollision ou sièges de sécurité le siège ou ses parties constitutives se déplaçant lors d'une collision

Abrégé

An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) includes a vertically extending central recess (200) and first and second lobes (202 and 204) positioned on opposite sides of the central recess. The central recess (200) and the first and second lobes (202 and 204) are defined at least partially by an elongated center panel (210) of the protection device (14). The center panel (210) includes first and second longitudinal edges (250 and 252) that are spaced apart from each other and that extend along the length of opposite edge portions of the center panel. The center panel (210) also includes first and second end portions (260 and 280) that are spaced apart and that are positioned opposite each other along the length of the center panel. The center panel (210) is arranged in a loop, and a portion (270) of the first longitudinal edge (252) along the first end portion (260) is interconnected with a portion (290) of the second longitudinal edge (250) along the second end portion (280) of the panel to form a vertically extending seam (220) that helps define the central recess.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/233 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant un certain nombre de compartiments individuelsÉléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale comportant au moins deux éléments en forme de sacs placés l'un dans l'autre
• B60R 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre
• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale

Abrégé

A bi-lobular air bag (14) has first and second lobes (232 and 234) defined at least partially by a central recess (230). The air bag (14) includes a central panel (210) formed in an endless loop and including a longitudinal slit (276) that at least partially defines an opening (270) in the central panel. First and second side panels (212 and 214) have peripheries (290) interconnected with respective edge portions (250 and 252) of the central panel (210). A recess panel (216) has a periphery (286) interconnected with portions of the center panel on opposite sides of the longitudinal slit (276). The recess panel (216) is folded and has overlying portions interconnected to form a pleat (306) that helps define the first and second lobes (232 and 234) of the air bag (14).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (12) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) inflatable from a stored condition to a deployed condition in which the protection device is positioned between an instrument panel (36) of the vehicle and the vehicle occupant. The protection device (14) includes upper portion (142) and a lower portion (144), each of which is at least one of rolled and folded. The upper portion (142) and the lower portion (144) are positioned overlying each other when in the stored condition. A deployment flap (120) includes a sheet of material having a first end portion (130) secured to the vehicle. The deployment flap (120) has a central portion (134) that wraps around the lower portion (144) and a second end portion (132), opposite the first end portion (130), that is tucked under the lower portion while the protection device (14) is in the stored condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (12) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) having a deflated condition and an inflated condition. Tear stitching (200) interconnects portions (220 and 230) of the protection device (14) and is rupturable to permit the interconnected portions to move relative to each other. The tear stitching (200) includes a break point (210) and first and second segments (212) that extend away from the break point. The tear stitching (200) is arranged on the protection device (14) such that tension forces acting to rupture the tear stitching act primarily on the break point (210) so that the tear stitching ruptures first at the break point and then along the first and second segments (212) of the tear stitching.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/2338 - Attaches
• B60R 21/2342 - Liaisons déchirables
• B60R 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) that includes a first panel (160) with at least one first vent opening (142). A second panel (144) secured to the first panel (160) includes a base portion (150) and a door portion (156). The base portion (150) includes at least one second vent opening (200) and is folded to position the door portion (156) between the first panel (160) and the base portion (150). The door portion (156) has an open condition positioned away from the vent openings (142, 200) permitting inflation fluid to vent through the vent openings. The door portion (156) has a closed condition positioned between the first and second vent openings (142, 200) blocking inflation fluid from venting through the first and second vent openings. The door portion (156) is movable to the closed condition when the protection device (14) deploys. The door portion (156) has a generally triangular configuration with a base merging with the base portion (150) of the door panel (144) and first and second edge portions (264) that extend away from the base and converge at a terminal end (224) of the door portion.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (24) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14). An inflator (30) provides inflation fluid for inflating the protection device (14). A support member (80) supports the inflator (30) and the protection device (14). A retainer (120) helps secure the protection device (14) to the support member (80). At least one vent opening (132) formed in the retainer (120) enables flow of inflation fluid away from the protection device (14) through the support member (80).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/26 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) helps to protect an occupant (28) of a vehicle (12) that has a side structure (16) and a roof (18). The apparatus (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) that has a stored condition for being positioned along the vehicle roof (18). The protection device (14) is inflatable away from the vehicle roof (18) to a deployed condition positioned between the side structure (16) and a vehicle occupant (28). The protection device (14) further comprises a portion (38) for receiving an elongated member (94) for helping to place the protection device in the stored condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/16 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables

Abrégé

An apparatus (12) includes a primary housing (20) constructed from sheet metal by stamping, a primary inflation fluid source (100), a secondary housing (70) constructed from sheet metal by stamping, and a secondary inflation fluid source (200). The primary inflation fluid source (100) is located in the primary housing (20) and is actuatable to effect a primary flow of inflation fluid out of the primary housing to inflate the inflatable device (14). The secondary housing (70) is disposed within the primary housing (20). The secondary inflation fluid source (200) is located in the secondary housing (70) and is actuatable to affect a secondary flow of inflation fluid to supplement the primary flow of inflation fluid. The secondary housing (70) has a first portion (77) that moves at least partially out of engagement with a second portion (74) of the secondary housing (70) when the secondary inflation fluid source is actuated.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/26 - Moyens gonflables de retenue ou d'immobilisation des occupants prévus pour se gonfler lors d'un choc ou en cas de choc imminent, p. ex. sacs gonflables caractérisés par la source de fluide de gonflage ou par les moyens de commande de l'écoulement du fluide de gonflage

Abrégé

An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) includes a main portion (80) defining an inflatable volume (60) and a shield portion (100) defining a shield chamber (102). The inflatable volume (60) and shield chamber (102) are in fluid communication with each other. The shield portion (100) is turned inside-out, positioned in the inflatable volume (60), and configured to receive inflation fluid from an inflation fluid source (24). The shield portion (100) is further configured to rupture and release inflation fluid into the inflatable volume (60) of the main portion (100).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/20 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) helps protect an occupant (16) of a vehicle (12). The apparatus (12) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) that is inflatable to help protect the vehicle occupant (16). A vent opening (52) directs flow of inflation fluid away from the protection device (14). A vent member (60) is movable between an open condition enabling flow of inflation fluid away from the protection device (14) through the vent opening (52) and a closed condition at least partially blocking flow of inflation fluid away from the protection device through the vent opening. A panel (80) receives and transfers the force of inflation directed into the protection device to the vent member to urge the vent member toward the closed condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre