Gas generator including means to provide a pressurized gas, a gas exit portion and a throttle member located in said gas exit portion, having one or more openings for the passage of said gas and being deformable by a gas flowing through said throttle when the pressure of said gas is above a predetermined pressure, to prevent or reduce gas flow.
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 21/26 - 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
G01V 3/00 - Prospection ou détection électrique ou magnétiqueMesure des caractéristiques du champ magnétique de la terre, p. ex. de la déclinaison ou de la déviation
B60R 16/027 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule entre des parties du véhicule mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre, p. ex. entre le volant et la colonne de direction
B62D 1/06 - Couronnes du volant, p. ex. avec moyens de chauffageGaines de couronne
An electric line cutter device for high voltage busbars has a two-part housing, a piston, an igniter and a busbar. The upper housing includes a cylinder, cuboid or prism chamber. The lower housing also includes a cylinder, cuboid or prism chamber. The piston is contained inside one of either the upper housing chamber or the lower housing chamber. Upon igniting the igniter, the piston breaks a portion of the busbar moving the piston and the portion of the busbar into the opposite chamber thereby stopping the electric current flow. The piston is at least partially formed as an insulator to prevent electric discharge. The piston design together with chamber design includes integrated “squeeze areas” and “blow channels” for the appearing arc. A channel system outside or from inside the piston allow the pyro gases to push the arc plasma into a filter system to cool down the gases.
B60L 3/04 - Coupure de l'alimentation en énergie en cas de fausse manœuvre
H02B 1/20 - Schémas de barres omnibus ou d'autres fileries, p. ex. dans des armoires, dans les stations de commutation
B23D 15/14 - Machines à cisailler ou dispositifs de cisaillage taillant au moyen de lames se déplaçant parallèlement les unes par rapport aux autres caractérisés par leur entraînement ou transmission commandés hydrauliquement ou pneumatiquement
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquementContrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p. ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
4.
Integrated motor retractor (IMR) with motion profiles
The invention relates to an active restraint system (1), comprising a seat belt retractor (3), having a frame (2) and a belt reel (4) with a belt webbing (10) wound thereon and rotatable supported by the frame (2) for allowing winding and unwinding the belt webbing (10). An electric disc motor (28) comprising a rotor (30) and a stator (32) is attached to the belt reel (4). The rotor (30) is directly attached by an attachment (31) to the belt reel (4). The restraint system further comprises a control unit (40) connected to the disc motor (28) and adapted to control the disc motor (28) to drive the belt reel (4) in accordance with a determined belt motion profile.
A pyrotechnic activated body panel lift actuator assembly for a vehicle having a unique deployment profile and energy absorbing feature is disclosed. The assembly has a pyrotechnic actuator, a thin-walled tube and a piston. The tapered portion of the piston forms a recess between the piston and the tube. One or more balls sized to fit in the recess are provided. Upon activation, the piston is thrust proximally outwardly to lift a portion of a body panel to absorb an impact of a person hit by the vehicle and thereafter the piston retracts under controlled substantially constant force generated by balls moving up the tapered portion of the shaft thereby locally plastically deforming the thin-walled tube.
A steering wheel assembly (10) contains a dampening system for mitigating vibrations transferred from a vehicle to the steering wheel assembly (10). A plurality of damper spring elements or grommets or damper spring elements (22) are each retained within a corresponding steering wheel support member (330). An air bag module (14) is fixed to a steering wheel (18) while resting upon the damper spring elements (22) for eliminating and/or reducing lateral displacement/vibrations normally attendant to vehicle operation. A horn switch (16) containing a plurality of annular support members (76, 176) may be positioned over the damper spring elements (22), wherein each annular support member (76, 176) is coaxially aligned and positioned over a corresponding grommet (22) to also manage vertical displacement; the air bag module (14) is then fixed over the horn switch 16 and to the steering wheel (18). Movement of the airbag module can actuate the horn switch.
B62D 7/22 - Dispositions pour réduire ou éliminer les réactions, p. ex. les vibrations, dans les parties constitutives du système de direction, p. ex. dans les roues
F16F 7/104 - Amortisseurs de vibrationsAmortisseurs de chocs utilisant un effet d'inertie l'élément d'inertie étant monté de manière élastique
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
7.
Electric fuse box or junction box assembly with a high voltage electric line cutter device
An electric fuse box or junction box assembly has a high voltage electric line cutter assembly inside an electric fuse box or junction box. The assembly has a box housing for connecting a plurality of electrical lines or connections to a power source. The housing has a pair of mounting stanchions for affixing the high voltage electric line cutter assembly with an electric current carrying busbar having a pair of stub ends. Each stub end of the busbar for carrying electric current from the power source to the plurality of electrical lines is secured to one of the mounting stanchions. Each mounting stanchion has an attachment platform for attaching and supporting the stub end of the busbar and an underlying chamber below the attachment platform for receiving exhaust gases generated when the high voltage electric line cutter assembly is activated.
B23D 15/14 - Machines à cisailler ou dispositifs de cisaillage taillant au moyen de lames se déplaçant parallèlement les unes par rapport aux autres caractérisés par leur entraînement ou transmission commandés hydrauliquement ou pneumatiquement
H01H 11/00 - Appareillages ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication d'interrupteurs électriques
B60L 3/04 - Coupure de l'alimentation en énergie en cas de fausse manœuvre
H02B 1/20 - Schémas de barres omnibus ou d'autres fileries, p. ex. dans des armoires, dans les stations de commutation
8.
Integrated steering wheel, vibration absorber, and driver airbag
A steering wheel assembly (10) contains a dampening system for mitigating vibrations transferred from a vehicle to the steering wheel assembly (10). A plurality of damper spring elements or grommets or damper spring elements (22) are each retained within a corresponding steering wheel support member (330). An air bag module (14) is fixed to a steering wheel (18) while resting upon the damper spring elements (22) for eliminating and/or reducing lateral displacement/vibrations normally attendant to vehicle operation. A horn switch (16) containing a plurality of annular support members (76, 176) may be positioned over the damper spring elements (22), wherein each annular support member (76, 176) is coaxially aligned and positioned over a corresponding grommet (22) to also manage vertical displacement; the air bag module (14) is then fixed over the horn switch 16 and to the steering wheel (18). Movement of the airbag module can actuate the horn switch.
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
B60Q 5/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation acoustique
B62D 7/22 - Dispositions pour réduire ou éliminer les réactions, p. ex. les vibrations, dans les parties constitutives du système de direction, p. ex. dans les roues
F16F 1/373 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée caractérisés par une forme particulière
9.
Climate controlled steering wheel with Coanda Effect
A climate-controlled hand grip assembly that uses one or more air jets or air channels directed at a tangent to an outer surface of the hand grip assembly. The outer surface may be curved and the air flow path may bend with the curve to provide a film of conditioned air along the outer surface that spreads beyond the point of origin of the air flow path. An exemplary embodiment of a steering wheel device with a rim and spokes is disclosed wherein the outer surface of the rim, spokes or both can be enveloped with conditioned air using a Coanda Effect.
An airbag module assembly for mounting to a steering wheel assembly has an airbag, a housing and a visual display unit. The housing has a chamber for stowing the airbag. The housing has an attachment for rigidly fixing to a steering wheel and a forward-facing opening of the chamber for receiving the airbag. The cover encloses the housing and stowed airbag. The housing is fixed to the steering wheel offset and positioned removed from a center region of the steering wheel spaced from a rim of the steering wheel. The airbag module is configured upon deployment to have the inflated airbag project outward over the rim toward an occupant.
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 21/2165 - 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 11/02 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets pour postes radio, de télévision, téléphones, ou objets similairesDisposition de leur commande
B60K 35/00 - Instruments spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement d’instruments dans ou sur des véhicules
B62D 1/10 - MoyeuxLiaisons entre le moyeu et la colonne de direction, p. ex. réglables
A visual display unit configured to mount on a steering wheel assembly has a screen display, preferably a touch screen display. The screen display is mounted over an airbag module of the steering wheel assembly. A hinged structure holds the screen display to the steering wheel assembly. The hinged structure is configured to be pivotally attached to a center portion of the steering wheel assembly and non-obstructively movable upon deployment of an airbag. The visual display unit can be a computer or video monitor for occupant viewing while traveling in an autonomous vehicle. The visual display unit includes driver alerts activated by the autonomous vehicle. The visual display unit preferably includes vehicle instrumentation gauges, satellite navigation system, speed, temperature and other data displays.
B60K 35/00 - Instruments spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement d’instruments dans ou sur des véhicules
G06F 3/041 - Numériseurs, p. ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction
G06F 3/14 - Sortie numérique vers un dispositif de visualisation
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
An airbag module assembly has an airbag cushion with at least one vent, a housing structure for receiving the airbag cushion, a housing cover for attachment to the housing structure, a vent connector connected to the vent, a pin puller mechanism with a retractable pin, and a flexible conduit extending from the airbag cushion adjacent the vent to the pin puller mechanism. The vent connector extends inside the conduit to a looped end for attachment to the retractable pin. The vent connector can be a rope or wire. The vent is initially in a closed position during deployment of the airbag. The airbag cushion is folded about the conduit during assembly and the vent connector is configured to pass through the flexible conduit when the airbag cushion is folded.
B60R 21/237 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par la façon dont ils sont pliés
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
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Assembly of a driver airbag module and a steering wheel
An assembly of a driver airbag module and a steering wheel comprises connecting elements for connection of the airbag module with the steering wheel, the elements comprising a hinge or other connection means that allow the airbag module to swivel or rotate with respect to the steering wheel.
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 21/233 - 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 21/00 - 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 21/235 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur matériau
An airbag for a front passenger seat, comprising: an inlet port for inflation gas; a main body, formed of at least one panel of fabric, and comprising a retainer (3) adapted for mounting the airbag to a vehicle, and a passenger contact region; and at least one tether (4) located inside the main body and connecting the retainer (3) to the passenger contact region so as to restrain inflation of at least a portion of the passenger contact region, wherein the tether (4) is attached to the fabric panel along a generally vertical line by stitches (7) which pass through stitch holes which are located inside the main body.
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
An assembly includes a housing (12) and a cover (20) that define a cavity (15). An air bag (22) is positioned in the cavity (15), and the cover (20) has hooks (46) that engage with the housing (12) to secure the cover (20) to the housing (12). The air bag (22) expands to absorb kinetic energy of a driver. The hooks (46) are energized into engagement with the housing (12) directly or indirectly by the air bag (22) as it expands.
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 21/2165 - 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 21/217 - 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
A child seat (56) detecting means employing a magnet and sensor (141) for detecting whether a child seat (56) is mounted on the passenger seat (14, 15). A controller (40) in response to a signal from the sensor (141) will prevent activation of a pretensioner or belt tightener (65) from tensioning the seat belt or webbing (55) which is often positioned about or through the child seat (56) and/or for preventing an inflator (34) from expanding an airbag (26) when a child seat (56) is detected on either the front or rear passenger seat (14, 15).
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
B60N 2/00 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules
B60R 22/415 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs auto-verrouillables en cas d'urgence comportant des moyens supplémentaires permettant un verrouillage permanent du moyen de rétraction durant le port de la ceinture
The present invention describes a restraining system (20) for a seat belt buckle (22) comprising: a housing (44), a motor (24), a set of gears (25, 26, 28, 30), locking mechanism (46, 48, 50), and a controlling unit (41); the restraining unit is mounted on the housing (44) for providing restraining force to the seat belt buckle (22); the restraining unit comprises at least one motor; the set of gears (25, 26, 28, 30) are mounted on the housing (44) and connected with the at least one motor (24) for providing either first direction motion or second direction motion to the seat belt buckle (22), on receiving the restraining force; the locking mechanism is mounted on the housing (44) for controlling rotation of one or more gears from the set of gears (25, 26, 28, 30); the controlling unit is operatively connected with the restraining unit and the locking mechanism, the controlling unit (41) is configured for controlling operation of the motor (24) and the locking mechanism, based on a predefined instruction.
A cylindrical inflator has an elongated tubular housing, a hollow tubular filter and a plurality of gas generant pellets. The elongated tubular housing has a first end sealed by an igniter assembly and an opposite second end sealed by a diffuser assembly. The diffuser assembly has a first set of discharge openings sealed by frangible foil, and a combustion chamber interposed and extending between the igniter assembly and the foil sealed diffuser assembly. The hollow tubular filter is positioned inside the combustion chamber and has an enlarged first end compressed against an inner wall of the elongated tubular housing and an elongated narrow portion extending from the enlarged first end of the hollow tubular filter toward the second end of the tubular housing.
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
It is disclosed a method and an apparatus for folding an airbag (2). The method comprises the steps of providing an airbag (2) connected to an inflator (40), connecting the airbag (2) to a straightening ram (10), generating relative movement between the airbag (2) connected to the straightening ram (10) and a guide sleeve (18), the guide sleeve (18) being provided with a radial ram group (60), compressing axially the airbag (2) against an abutment surface (30) of the guide sleeve (18), compressing radially the airbag (2) by activating a radial ram group (60) until the radial dimensions of the airbag (2) are reduced; and pushing the straightening ram (10) in order to insert the folded airbag (2) into an airbag module (80).
B60R 21/237 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par la façon dont ils sont pliés
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
The system for regulating temperature of a steering wheel includes a Peltier element having a first surface and a second surface, heat pipes. running through a steering wheel rim of the steering wheel, and cooling fins, Copper mesh can be used for improved heat distribution and a heat reflective leather is maintains the steering wheel at initially lower temperature by reflecting heat. The Peltier element can regulate the temperature of the steering wheel, wherein the first surface of the Peltier element is bounded with heat conducting plates and connected to the heat pipes to trans.port heat from a surface of the steering wheel through the heat pipes, and the second surface of the Peltier element is connected to the cooling fins to transport heat away from the heat pipes.
B62D 1/06 - Couronnes du volant, p. ex. avec moyens de chauffageGaines de couronne
F25B 21/02 - Machines, installations ou systèmes utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques utilisant l'effet PeltierMachines, installations ou systèmes utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques utilisant l'effet Nernst-Ettinghausen
F28D 15/02 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur dans lesquels l'agent intermédiaire de transfert de chaleur en tubes fermés passe dans ou à travers les parois des canalisations dans lesquels l'agent se condense et s'évapore, p. ex. tubes caloporteurs
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AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION DEVICE
Provided is a fire suppression system for use in conjunction with an internal combustion device (1) such as an internal combustion engine, water heater or air heater (1) that may be part of a motor vehicle. The fire suppression system is compact and can be mounted as a kit (34) on combustion devices in existing vehicles. The fire suppression system includes one or more fire suppression vessels (4) which may be in the form of an inflator or gas generator such as used in conjunction with air bags. The fire suppression vessels (4) act automatically responsive to a sensor (6, 19, 25, 35) signal and direct an extinguishing material such as a gas or solid particles or liquid, through a valve (12) and into the combustion device.
A62C 3/06 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers pour des matériaux très inflammables, p. ex. les métaux légers, les produits du pétrole
F02D 17/04 - Fonctionnement à vide ou au ralenti des moteurs, p. ex. pour cause de conditions anormales
A62C 3/07 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p. ex. les véhicules routiers
A hybrid airbag inflator (100, 200) has a disk-shaped pressure vessel having a central axis with a domed upper housing portion (20) with a sealed exhaust port (22) for releasing inflation gases and a domed lower body portion (10) welded to the domed upper housing portion (20). The domed lower body portion (10) has one or more protrusions (12) extending from an outer or exterior surface positioned offset from the center axis. At least one of the protrusions (12) houses an igniter assembly (60) with accessible electrical connections (61, 63). The disk-shaped pressure vessel inflator (100, 200) contains gas generant pellets (2) and a quantity of pressurized inert gas (1) for inflating an airbag. The combination of the protrusions (12) and domed lower body portion (10) has a unique profile of a petaloid shape. Optionally, the domed upper housing portion (20) can also have the petaloid shape.
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
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 21/017 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des dispositions pour alimenter les dispositions de sécurité en courant électrique
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
B60R 21/274 - 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 caractérisés par des moyens de rupture ou d'ouverture de la source de fluide
A method of manufacturing a folded airbag comprising the steps of: providing an airbag cushion; heating the airbag material, folding the heated airbag material; compressing the folded airbag material obtained in step c) and optionally cooling the compressed airbag.
An igniter 40 activated blocking device 10 blocks a fluid line 4 adapted to carry fluid. The blocking device 10 has a housing 30 disposed about the fluid line, a piston 20 housed in the housing, and an igniter 40 that when activated propels the piston 20 to block the fluid line 4. The igniter 40 generates a shock wave to move the piston 20 to block the line. The piston 20 crushes or squeezes a portion of the line 4 to close the line.
F16K 17/36 - Soupapes ou clapets de sûretéSoupapes ou clapets d'équilibrage fonctionnant sous l'action de circonstances extérieures, p. ex. un choc, un changement de position
F16K 7/07 - Dispositifs d'obturation à diaphragme, p. ex. dont un élément est déformé, sans être déplacé entièrement, pour fermer l'ouverture à diaphragme tubulaire dont l'étranglement est assuré par une force extérieure radiale par pression d'un fluide
F16L 55/105 - Obturateurs introduits radialement dans le tuyau ou la manche
F16L 55/07 - Aménagement ou montage de dispositifs, p. ex. soupapes, pour ventiler ou aérer ou purger
F16L 55/10 - Moyens pour arrêter l'écoulement dans les tuyaux ou manches
F16K 31/163 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos actionnés par un fluide et avec un mécanisme autre qu'une tige va-et-vient, entre le moteur à fluide et l'élément de fermeture le fluide agissant sur un piston
A cover for an airbag cushion has a fabric for enclosing a folded airbag cushion forming the cover and a frangible tear seam extending across the length of the cover. The tear seam has a plurality of slits. Each slit includes a linear main slit portion arranged in a straight line, an inclined leading end slit portion and an inclined trailing end slit portion. A space between each adjacent slit forms a single fabric tear portion defined by a trailing end slit portion of one slit overlapping an inclined oppositely leading end slit portion of an adjacent slit. Each fabric tear portion is formed as short cut woven yarns cut axially and perpendicularly relative to the longitudinal axis, the plurality of fabric tear portions forms the frangible tear seam.
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 21/2165 - 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
A system for increasing passenger safety within an airplane (10) includes a forward seat (16) having a back surface (17) that faces an occupant seat (14). A tray table holder (22) is secured to or formed integrally with the back of the forward seat (16). A tray table (20) is rotatably connected to the tray table holder via a hinge (40) and is rotatable relative to the tray table holder. The tray table defines a cavity (32) inside the tray table. An airbag (54) is within the cavity. An inlet device (42) is coupled to the airbag and is rotatable about the hinge (40) such that the inflator inlet can rotate as the tray table rotates relative to the tray table holder. An inflator (52) is connected to the inlet device and is configured to deliver gas to the airbag through the inflator inlet.
B64D 11/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des sièges
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
B60N 3/00 - Aménagements ou adaptations d'autres accessoires pour passagers, non prévus ailleurs
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
A seat having a seat frame with a seat back designed to prevent injuries to a rear occupant seated behind the seat as the rear occupant moves forward into the seat back during a frontal crash of a vehicle, the seat including a seat back frame part designed to support the back of any occupant but which can rotate during a crash as a rear occupant moves forward into the seat back, the invention including at least one energy absorbing assembly to control the rotary motion of the rotating seat frame part, the rotating frame part maintained in a non-rotating state by an articulating or breakable pin which when moved or broken permits the frame part to rotate as the rear occupant engages the seat frame in response to a frontal vehicular crash.
B60N 2/42 - 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
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
An airbag cover assembly of an airbag module has a molded housing cover and a thin leather or imitation outer cover. The molded housing cover is configured for attachment to the airbag module. The housing cover has an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface has a plurality of tear seams arranged to break along a predetermined path. The thin leather or imitation leather outer cover is glued or otherwise affixed directly onto the outer surface of the housing cover. The leather or imitation leather outer cover has a generally uniform thickness devoid of tear seams. The thin leather or imitation outer cover has a thickness of less than 1.0 mm, preferably 0.6 mm. The outer cover is constructed from three separate pieces stitched together with threads longitudinally along a curved arc.
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 21/203 - 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 21/215 - 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
B32B 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
B32B 9/02 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement d'une substance particulière non couverte par les groupes comprenant des substances animales ou végétales
An electric line cutter device for high voltage busbars has a two-part housing, a piston, an igniter and a busbar. The upper housing includes a cylinder, cuboid or prism chamber. The lower housing also includes a cylinder, cuboid or prism chamber. The piston is contained inside one of either the upper housing chamber or the lower housing chamber. Upon igniting the igniter, the piston breaks a portion of the busbar moving the piston and the portion of the busbar into the opposite chamber thereby stopping the electric current flow. The piston is at least partially formed as an insulator to prevent electric discharge. The piston design together with chamber design includes integrated “squeeze areas” and “blow channels” for the appearing arc. A channel system outside or from inside the piston allow the pyro gases to push the arc plasma into a filter system to cool down the gases.
B23D 15/14 - Machines à cisailler ou dispositifs de cisaillage taillant au moyen de lames se déplaçant parallèlement les unes par rapport aux autres caractérisés par leur entraînement ou transmission commandés hydrauliquement ou pneumatiquement
B60L 3/04 - Coupure de l'alimentation en énergie en cas de fausse manœuvre
H02B 1/20 - Schémas de barres omnibus ou d'autres fileries, p. ex. dans des armoires, dans les stations de commutation
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquementContrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p. ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
It is disclosed a system (1) and a method for detecting the presence or the absence of a hand on a steering wheel (9), the steering wheel being provided with one or more conductive wires (2, 2a, 2b, 3), said system (1) comprising a detection device (5) comprising an input circuit (6) for providing an input signal (11) to at least one conductive wire (2, 2a) of said one or more conductive wires (2, 2a, 2b, 3), said input signal (11) being an electrical signal having a frequency comprised in the RF range, and an output circuit (7) configured for sensing the impedance of said at least one conductive wire (2) or for sensing the inductive coupling between said at least one conductive wire (2a) and at least one second conductive wire (2b) in response to said input signal. The detection device (5) is configured for detecting a change in value of the impedance of said at least one conductive wire (2, 2b) or for detecting a change in value of said inductive coupling between said at least one conductive wire (2a) and said at least one second conductive wire (2b), that is indicative of the presence or the absence of a hand on said steering wheel (9).
The invention relates to an active restraint system (1), comprising a seat belt retractor (3), having a frame (2) and a belt reel (4) with a belt webbing (10) wound thereon and rotatable supported by the frame (2) for allowing winding and unwinding the belt webbing (10). An electric disc motor (28) comprising a rotor (30) and a stator (32) is attached to the belt reel (4). The rotor (30) is directly attached by an attachment (31) to the belt reel (4). The restraint system further comprises a control unit (40) connected to the disc motor (28) and adapted to control the disc motor (28) to drive the belt reel (4) in accordance with a determined belt motion profile.
Gas generator (1) including means (2) to provide a pressurized gas, a gas exit portion (3) and a throttle member (4) located in said gas exit portion (3), having one or more openings (17, 18) for the passage of said gas and being deformable by a gas flowing through said throttle member (4) when the pressure of said gas is above a predetermined pressure, to prevent or reduce gas flow.
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
A steering wheel (102) having a hub portion (118), a rim (112) and at least one spoke (114) connected to the hub portion (118) and to the rim (112), the rim (112) having a groove and a surface of the steering wheel (102); a number of actuatable light sources located in or under the groove; light diffuser or lens (140) positioned in the groove above the light sources.
An information processing and display system comprising steering wheel (10) having a rim (12) and at least one spoke (14), and a plurality of sensors (102, 106, 108) placed about one or both of the rim and the spoke, each sensor selectively actuable due to the proximity of a finger, fingers, a hand or hands of a driver; and a processor, logic device or computer (120) in communication with each sensor and capable of detecting specific hand or finger movements corresponding to specific desirable functions.
A side curtain airbag module comprises an airbag having a plurality of fastening flaps that are configured to be fastened to the body of a vehicle; a ramp to guide deployment of the airbag, the ramp has at least one fastener configured to be fastened to a vehicle body; means for securing the ramp to the airbag by relative movement of airbag and ramp, whereby in a mounting condition of the airbag module the ramp fasteners are at least in part housed by the airbag flaps.
B60R 21/232 - Coussins gonflables du type rideau se déployant principalement dans une direction verticale depuis leur bord supérieur
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 21/2334 - Dispositions pour commander l'expansion
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 21/215 - 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
a), the seat belt buckle includes at least one clear polycarbonate light diffuser (34, 64, 66) and a light source (39, 40, 41) for providing light to be transmitted through the light pipe.
A44B 11/25 - BouclesFermetures similaires pour attacher ensemble des courroies ou similaires, p. ex. pour ceintures des sécurité avec plusieurs pièces séparables
F21V 3/02 - GlobesVasquesVerres de protection caractérisés par leur forme
A cylindrical inflator (10) has an elongated tubular housing (12), a hollow tubular filter and a plurality of gas generant pellets. The elongated tubular housing (12) has a first end sealed by an igniter assembly (20) and an opposite second end sealed by a diffuser assembly (40). The diffuser assembly (40) has a first set of discharge openings (44) sealed by frangible foil (32), and a combustion chamber (15) interposed and extending between the igniter assembly (20) and the foil sealed diffuser assembly (40). The hollow tubular filter (50) is positioned inside the combustion chamber (15) and has an enlarged first end (54) compressed against an inner wall of the elongated tubular housing (12) and an elongated narrow portion (52) extending from the enlarged first end (54) of the hollow tubular filter toward the second end (16) of the tubular housing (12).
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
An airbag for a front passenger seat, comprising: an inlet port for inflation gas; a main body, formed of at least one panel of fabric, and comprising a retainer (3) adapted for mounting the airbag to a vehicle, and a passenger contact region; and at least one tether (4) located inside the main body and connecting the retainer (3) to the passenger contact region so as to restrain inflation of at least a portion of the passenger contact region, wherein the tether (4) is attached to the fabric panel along a generally vertical line by stitches (7) which pass through stitch holes which are located inside the main body.
The present invention describes a restraining system (20) for a seat belt buckle (22) comprising: a housing (44), a motor (24), a set of gears (25, 26, 28, 30), locking mechanism (46, 48,50), and a controlling unit (70); the restraining unit is mounted on the housing (44) for providing restraining force to the seat belt buckle (22); the restraining unit comprises at least one motor; the set of gears are mounted on the housing (44) and connected with the at least one motor (24) for providing either first direction motion or second direction motion to the seat belt buckle (22), on receiving the restraining force; the locking mechanism is mounted on the housing for controlling rotation of one or more gears from the set of gears (25, 26, 28, 30); the controlling unit is operatively connected with the restraining unit and the locking mechanism, the controlling unit (70) is configured for controlling operation of the motor (24) and the locking mechanism, based on a predefined instruction.
A child seat (56) detecting means employing a magnet and sensor (141) for detecting whether a child seat (56) is mounted on the passenger seat (14, 15). A controller (40) in response to a signal from the sensor (141) will prevent activation of a pretensioner or belt tightener (65) from tensioning the seat belt or webbing (55) which is often positioned about or through the child seat (56) and/or for preventing an inflator (34) from expanding an airbag (26) when a child seat (56) is detected on either the front or rear passenger seat (14, 15).
B60R 22/415 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs auto-verrouillables en cas d'urgence comportant des moyens supplémentaires permettant un verrouillage permanent du moyen de rétraction durant le port de la ceinture
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
43.
Active system for damping motion of a steering wheel
A system 300 for controlling vibratory motion in a vehicle steering wheel 20 prone to oscillate in a given direction due to extraneous inputs at one or more frequencies. The system 300 has a steering wheel 20 of the type exhibiting a vibratory motion along a defined axis at one or more frequencies, at least one sensor for sensing the acceleration of the steering wheel 20 along the defined axis and an active control mechanism responsive to the output of the at least one sensor. The sensor is an accelerometer having a movable first mass 70 and a solenoid coil 56 which when activated moves the mass 70 in a direction opposite to the motion of the steering wheel 20 and at the frequency of motion of the steering wheel 20.
B62D 7/22 - Dispositions pour réduire ou éliminer les réactions, p. ex. les vibrations, dans les parties constitutives du système de direction, p. ex. dans les roues
F16F 7/10 - Amortisseurs de vibrationsAmortisseurs de chocs utilisant un effet d'inertie
An airbag (10) comprises a plurality of interconnected adjacent inflatable cells, wherein a cell is attached to an adjacent cell by at least two seam lines (31, 32), said lines being spaced from each other to define a cell area, which is comprising a gas passage portion (1c, 2c, 3c, 4c) between said adjacent cells.
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
An airbag has an inflatable airbag cushion having panels of material joined to create the inflatable airbag cushion including a neck portion for receiving inflation gas at an inflation inlet and a generally opposed front face portion. An externally attached guide panel of material is externally affixed to the airbag cushion at a first end at least halfway toward the opposed front face portion relative to the neck portion or affixed at the front face portion and a second end is connected at the neck portion of the airbag cushion or in close proximity to the airbag cushion near the inflation inlet. The externally attached guide panel is only attached at the first and second ends and upon inflation of the airbag cushion the externally attached guide panel tightens between the first and second ends directing the airbag deployment towards a seat-belted occupant.
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 21/205 - 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
A climate controlled steering device (10) for a vehicle including a hand control assembly (12) with air ducting (34), the climate controlled steering device (10) including a clock spring assembly (18) combined with a plenum (36) to guide HVAC air into the hand control assembly ducting (34) at a plurality of angular positions of the hand control assembly (12).
The present invention describes a battery system. The battery system comprises a battery housing having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, at least one battery cell positioned within the battery housing, and a battery protecting unit connected to the battery housing through the at least one inlet at one or more first predetermined positions. The battery protecting unit is adapted to detect one or more abnormalities in the at least one battery cell and provide coolant to the at least one battery cell through a dynamically determined at least one conduit. The system detects abnormalities based on receiving one or more signals received from one or more sensors. The system also comprises a controlling unit for providing the control signals based on detection abnormalities in one or more battery cells through one or more sensors configured in the battery housing.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01M 10/6564 - Gaz avec circulation forcée, p. ex. par des soufflantes utilisant du gaz comprimé
A system for increasing passenger safety within an airplane (10) includes a forward seat (16) having a back surface (17) that faces an occupant seat (14). A tray table holder (22) is secured to or formed integrally with the back of the forward seat (16). A tray table (20) is rotatably connected to the tray table holder via a hinge (40) and is rotatable relative to the tray table holder. The tray table defines a cavity (32) inside the tray table. An airbag (54) is within the cavity. An inlet device (42) is coupled to the airbag and is rotatable about the hinge (40) such that the inflator inlet can rotate as the tray table rotates relative to the tray table holder. An inflator (52) is connected to the inlet device and is configured to deliver gas to the airbag through the inflator inlet.
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
B60N 3/00 - Aménagements ou adaptations d'autres accessoires pour passagers, non prévus ailleurs
B64D 11/06 - Aménagements ou adaptations des sièges
An assembly includes a housing (12) and a cover (20) that define a cavity (15). An air bag (22) is positioned in the cavity (15), and the cover (20) has hooks (46) that engage with the housing (12) to secure the cover (20) to the housing (12). The air bag (22) expands to absorb kinetic energy of a driver. The hooks (46) are energized into engagement with the housing (12) directly or indirectly by the air bag (22) as it expands.
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 21/2165 - 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 21/217 - 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
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Driver airbag module and bag with passively vented cushion
An airbag module comprising an airbag (50) having a passive adaptive vent on a rear panel of the airbag, the vent having a movable vane which when moved causes the vent (200) to change state from open to closed or from closed to open, the airbag further including a main tether (100) secured to a face panel (54) of the airbag, the main tether moving with the face panel, the main tether having an opening (130) into which is threaded a portion of a control tether (80), the control tether is connected to the vane (210) and to the face panel, wherein movement of the end of the control tether in a first direction generally that of the inflating air bag causes the other end of the control tether secured to the vane to be moved in a direction different than the first direction.
B60R 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre
B60R 21/2334 - Dispositions pour commander l'expansion
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 21/203 - 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
A seat belt retractor (10) having a frame with sides (14, 16) and a cover associated with at least one side, an inertial sensor (30) positioned between the at least one side of the frame and the cover, a seal located between the cover and the frame side to prevent contaminants from entering a space about the inertial sensor, the inertia sensor including a movable mass (34) and a magnet (36) spaced from the mass (34) to create a magnetic force upon the mass (34) preventing the magnet from moving excessively if the retractor is subject to predetermined levels of vibration.
B60R 22/41 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs auto-verrouillables en cas d'urgence comportant des moyens supplémentaires pour empêcher le verrouillage dans des conditions prédéterminées
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 22/34 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs
The invention relates to an actuator subassembly for a vehicle safety system having a pin release actuator unit and a cradle bracket for holding the actuator unit and attaching to an airbag module. Further the invention relates to an airbag module with said actuator subassembly and a method of mounting a releasable tether on an airbag module by means of said actuator subassembly.
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 21/264 - 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
The present invention inflator (10) has an inflator housing (12), a diffuser (30), a frangible closure (40) and an igniter assembly (20). The igniter assembly (20) has an igniter housing (22), a squib (60) electrically actuated and fitted in an end of the igniter housing (22) and a retractable piston (50) affixed to the igniter housing (22). Upon actuation of the squib (60), the retractable piston (50) propels forward breaking the frangible closure (40) releasing gases pushing the piston (50) retractably back into or over the igniter housing (22) as the pressurized gas releases out of the diffuser (30).
B60R 21/36 - Protection des personnes extérieures au véhicule, p. ex. des piétons utilisant des coussins gonflables
B60R 21/274 - 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 caractérisés par des moyens de rupture ou d'ouverture de la source de fluide
B60R 21/261 - 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 autres que la structure du coussin pour diffuser ou guider le 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
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
An information processing and display system comprising steering wheel (10) having a rim (12) and at least one spoke (14), and a plurality of sensors (102, 106, 108) placed about one or both of the rim and the spoke, each sensor selectively actuable due to the proximity of a finger, fingers, a hand or hands of a driver; and a processor, logic device or computer (120) in communication with each sensor and capable of detecting specific hand or finger movements corresponding to specific desirable functions.
A steering wheel (102) having a hub portion (118), a rim (112) and at least one spoke (114) connected to the hub portion (118) and to the rim (112), the rim (112) having a groove and a surface of the steering wheel (102); a number of actuatable light sources located in or under the groove; light diffuser or lens (140) positioned in the groove above the light sources.
A side airbag cover (20) having a top surface (22) upon which can be positioned a decorative emblem (30), the top surface (20) and emblem (30) are configured to break when subjected to a determinable force pressuring on an undersurface (25) of the cover (20), the undersurface (25) including a tear seam (40) which breaks when subjected to a determinable pressure or load, the emblem (30) having its own tear seam (50), wherein the emblem tear seam (50) is displaced laterally relative to an adjacent portion of the tear seam (40).
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 21/2165 - 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 21/215 - 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
A side curtain airbag module (1) comprises an airbag (2) having a plurality of fastening flaps (3) that are configured to be fastened to the body of a vehicle (18); a ramp (4) to guide deployment of the airbag (2), the ramp (4) has at least one fastener (6) configured to be fastened to a vehicle body; means for securing the ramp (4) to the airbag (2) by relative movement of airbag (2) and ramp (4), whereby in a mounting condition of the airbag module the ramp fasteners (6) are at least in part housed by the airbag flaps (3).
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 21/2334 - Dispositions pour commander l'expansion
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 21/215 - 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
A seat belt buckle (10, 50) has a first end (56) configured for fixing the seat belt buckle (10, 50) to a component of a vehicle and a second end (58) opposite the first end provided with a seat belt buckle tongue ejection button (28, 60) and a slot (26) for receiving a seat belt buckle tongue (10a), the seat belt buckle includes at least one clear polycarbonate light diffuser (34, 64, 66) and a light source (39, 40, 41) for providing light to be transmitted through the light pipe.
A44B 11/25 - BouclesFermetures similaires pour attacher ensemble des courroies ou similaires, p. ex. pour ceintures des sécurité avec plusieurs pièces séparables
b) has a shallow ramped surface extending upwardly to an end wall and the retaining member (180) has a hook surface above the ramped surface and extending to the end wall. The loop member (108) is retained in the hook void (190) between the hook surface (186) and the ramped surface (168).
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
A 3-point seat belt system having a seat belt retractor (20) with a spool (32), the spool (32) having a locked mode of operation and a freewheeling mode of operation; a seat belt (411) characterized as having a known elongation rate under stress; a collapsible member (40) wrapped about a center portion of the spool (32) of the retractor (20), the member (40) having an initial diameter d1 when unstressed and collapsible to a lesser diameter of d2 under stress. The method having the step of generating a retarding force on the occupant (404) in proportion to the degree by which the collapsible member (40) collapses.
An airbag cushion assembly (10, 100) has an airbag cushion (12) and an inflator (20, 120). The airbag cushion has a plurality of inflatable chambers including a primary chamber (11, 111) configured to receive inflation gas and one or more additional chambers (14, 16, 114, 115, 116) for receiving inflation gas from the primary chamber (11, 111). The inflator (20, 120) is in communication with, or open to, the gas inlet of the primary chamber (11, 111). One or more of the additional chambers has one or more one-way gas flow check valves (30, 130) for receiving inflation gases into the chamber and preventing the received gases from back flowing to maintain the one or more additional chambers at full inflation when the airbag cushion is inflated and loaded.
B60R 21/36 - Protection des personnes extérieures au véhicule, p. ex. des piétons utilisant des coussins gonflables
B60R 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre
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
62.
ACTIVE SYSTEM FOR DAMPING MOTION OF A STEERING WHEEL
A system (300) for controlling vibratory motion in a vehicle steering wheel (20) prone to oscillate in a given direction due to extraneous inputs at one or more frequencies. The system (300) has a steering wheel (20) of the type exhibiting a vibratory motion along a defined axis at one or more frequencies, at least one sensor for sensing the acceleration of the steering wheel (20) along the defined axis and an active control mechanism responsive to the output of the at least one sensor. The sensor is an accelerometer having a movable first mass (70) and a solenoid coil (56) which when activated moves the mass (70) in a direction opposite to the motion of the steering wheel (20) and at the frequency of motion of the steering wheel (20).
B62D 7/22 - Dispositions pour réduire ou éliminer les réactions, p. ex. les vibrations, dans les parties constitutives du système de direction, p. ex. dans les roues
F16F 7/10 - Amortisseurs de vibrationsAmortisseurs de chocs utilisant un effet d'inertie
A system for use primarily with removable vehicle seats comprising: a removable vehicle seat (100); a seat belt buckle (150) secured to the seat (100), the buckle (150) including: a passage to receive a tongue (120); a first part movable in response to the introduction of the tongue (120) into the buckle (150) from a first position to a second position; an RFID tag (200) movable with the first part to corresponding first and second positions; an RFID reader (204) located remote from the seat; an EM shield (214) mounted in the buckle (150) to shield the RFID tag (200) from EM radiation when the RFID tag (200) is in the first position and to not block the RFID tag (200) from EM radiation when the RFID tag (200) is in the second position.
A44B 11/25 - BouclesFermetures similaires pour attacher ensemble des courroies ou similaires, p. ex. pour ceintures des sécurité avec plusieurs pièces séparables
B60R 22/48 - Systèmes de commande, alarmes, ou systèmes d'inter-verrouillage, pour assurer une utilisation correcte de la ceinture ou du harnais
A method instrumenting in a lead vehicle at least one sensor or component which is capable of generating a signal or in general generating data, collecting some or all of the data; determining from the collected data relevant information regarding a determinable physical location of the lead vehicle; communicating the relevant data to: a receiver associated with one or more of said individuals including a driver of another vehicle or a pedestrian: a control system in the lead vehicle or a control system or component in the other vehicle, a billboard or to a news agency.
G08G 1/0967 - Systèmes impliquant la transmission d'informations pour les grands axes de circulation, p. ex. conditions météorologiques, limites de vitesse
G08G 1/005 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers comprenant un indicateur pour guider les piétons
G08G 1/01 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande
A vehicle seat belt system (20) has a seat belt webbing (22) which is attached to a tongue (30) that fastens into a buckle mechanism (6) fixed to a load bearing part of the vehicle. The belt system (20) has a seat belt retractor (40), a seat belt webbing (22) with a lap belt portion (23) appropriately anchored and shoulder harness portion (25), a self-adjustable webbing guide (65) and a vertical strap webbing (55). The self-adjusting webbing guide (65) includes a pivoting guide (66) connected to a locking mechanism (70) activated by a forward movement of the occupant (1, 100) extending the shoulder webbing (25).
B60R 22/353 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs avec des moyens pour verrouiller les moyens de rétraction de façon permanente durant le port de la ceinture les moyens de verrouillage étant actionnés automatiquement en réponse au mouvement de la ceinture lorsqu'un porteur met sa ceinture
B60R 22/20 - Dispositifs d'ancrage réglables en position, p. ex. en hauteur
B60R 22/02 - Systèmes de retenue semi-passifs, p. ex. systèmes mis en place automatiquement ou enlevés automatiquement mais non les deux
B60R 22/12 - Structure des ceintures ou des harnais
B60R 22/28 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité dans les véhicules comportant des dispositifs amortisseurs
B60R 22/10 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité dans les véhicules spécialement conçus pour les enfants ou les animaux
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 22/38 - Moyens de rétraction de la ceinture, p. ex. enrouleurs auto-verrouillables en cas d'urgence sensibles uniquement au mouvement de la ceinture
An airbag module comprising an airbag (50) having a passive adaptive vent on a rear panel of the airbag, the vent having a movable vane which when moved causes the vent (200) to change state from open to closed or from closed to open, the airbag further including a main tether (100) secured to a face panel (54) of the airbag, the main tether moving with the face panel, the main tether having an opening (130) into which is threaded a portion of a control tether (80), the control tether is connected to the vane (210) and to the face panel, wherein movement of the end of the control tether in a first direction generally that of the inflating air bag causes the other end of the control tether secured to the vane to be moved in a direction different than the first direction.
A passenger airbag (50) with the adaptive vent mechanism (60) located upon a face panel (52) of the airbag, the adaptive vent mechanism (60) includes a vent (54) and a flexible panel (62) which upon inflation form a chute (62a) open at one end which covers the vent; panel (62) is movable from a first position in close proximity to vent (54) and movable to a second position by exiting inflation gas to permit inflation gas to push the panel away from the face panel forming the chute (62a) permitting gas to exit the airbag through a now opened panel or chute (62), however, if panel (62) in its initial position or the formed chute (62a) is engaged by a body part such as a head of a vehicle passenger this action will effectively fully or substantially closed off gas flow through the vent (54) and chute (62a).
A curtain airbag (10A-10F) for a vehicle (2) has an inflatable cushion. The cushion (10A-10F) has one or more side inflatable portions extending along one side of the interior of the vehicle (2) adjacent the interior door or doors on the one side and an inflatable frontal portion (12) projecting inwardly directionally toward the interior of the vehicle positioned in front of a seated occupant (1) and between the occupant (1) and an instrument panel or dash of the vehicle. Preferably, the inflatable frontal portion (12) is positioned between the occupant (1) and the steering wheel (4) wherein the frontal portion (12) laterally juts into the passenger compartment forming an inflatable barrier between a front pillar (60) of the vehicle (2) and the occupant (1).
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 21/232 - 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 21/00 - 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
A method of forming an airbag cushion (10, 10A) has the steps of providing placing the cushion in a vacuum bag (20) and evacuating the air shrinking the airbag cushion (10, 10A) to a compacted size; conforming the airbag cushion to a predetermined shape; placing the airbag cushion (10, 10A) in a high temperature environment between +50° C to +140° for a predetermined time to thermally set the fabric material (120) to maintain the compacted airbag cushion (10, 10A) to the predetermined shape; and releasing the vacuum and removing the thermally set airbag cushion (10, 10A) from the vacuum bag (20).
An igniter activated relief valve to cut a pressurized air conditioning fluid line (40). The relief valve has a housing (30) disposed about the fluid line and an igniter(38), when activated, initiates the opening of the line. Activation of the igniter causes a cutting element (50) to rapidly move into and cut the line. The relief valve is removable from the line with disturbing the fluid in the line.
F16L 41/06 - Installation de prises de branchement sur les parois de tuyaux, c.-à-d. établissement de dérivations sur tuyaux pendant qu'ils transportent des fluidesAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des moyens de fixation qui embrassent le tuyau
B23D 15/14 - Machines à cisailler ou dispositifs de cisaillage taillant au moyen de lames se déplaçant parallèlement les unes par rapport aux autres caractérisés par leur entraînement ou transmission commandés hydrauliquement ou pneumatiquement
B60H 1/00 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation
A system (23, 300) including a fire extinguishing apparatus capable of delivering a high velocity stream of fluid and fire extinguishing agent, both the fluid and agent directed toward the fire, the apparatus comprising: at least an outer first tube (100, 34) having a first end and a second end, the first tube having a predetermined length L, inner diameter and outer diameter, an air permeable tube, hose or sack (120, 350) positioned inside of the first tube, the sack having a first tube end and a second tube end; the sack extending from a first position along first tube end to a second position along the first tube and terminating close to or at the second end of the first tube; fire extinguishing agent (160) located between the permeable tube and the inner diameter of the first tube; a dislodgable plug or breakable disk secured to the second end of the first tube to prevent contaminants from entering the first tube; a source of high pressure fluid (180) connected directly or indirectly such as through a manifold to the first end of the first tube, the source configured to deliver the high pressure fluid upon receipt of an activation signal causing pressurizing fluid to enter the first end of the sock, the gas flow causing the plug to dislodge and flowing out of the sock to push the fire extinguishing material out the now open second end of the first tube.
A62C 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
A62C 35/13 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice commandés par un signal émanant de la zone de danger avec une réserve limitée de substance extinctrice
F15B 1/12 - Accumulateurs utilisant un coussin de gazDispositifs de remplissage de gazIndicateurs ou flotteurs à cet effet avec des moyens de séparation flexibles fixés par leur périphérie
A62C 13/00 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi
A seat belt retractor (10) having a frame with sides (14, 16) and a cover associated with at least one side, an inertial sensor (30) positioned between the at least one side of the frame and the cover, a seal located between the cover and the frame side to prevent contaminants from entering a space about the inertial sensor, the inertia sensor including a movable mass (34) and a magnet (36) spaced from the mass (34) to create a magnetic force upon the mass (34) preventing the magnet from moving excessively if the retractor is subject to predetermined levels of vibration.
An air bag having a tri-state vent, in an initial state the vent is configured to be closed, the vent in a medial state configured to be at least partially open or fully open as the air bag is starting to inflate permitting some inflator gas to exit through the vent and the vent in a final state configured to be at least partially closed or fully closed as the air bag continues to inflate.
A quick connect anchor (10) is provided with a self-locking feature for attachment to a fastener (100). The anchor includes a plate (12) and a deflectable cap (20) partially covering the plate (12). The plate (12) has a top and a bottom side and a fastener opening (18). The plate (12) is configured to be placed over the fastener (100) and configured to be moved in a first direction from a free position to a locked position. The deflectable cap (20) has a central opening (28) to receive a fastener (100). On insertion of a head (110) of a fastener, the cap (20) deflects lifting away from the plate (12) by the head (110) allowing the head of the fastener when moved to the locked position to clear the cap (20) and enter the central opening (28) as the cap (20) snaps back past the head into a locking engagement with the fastener below the top of the head (110).
The present invention inflator (10) has an inflator housing (12), a diffuser (30), a frangible closure (40) and an igniter assembly (20). The igniter assembly (20) has an igniter housing (22), a squib (60) electrically actuated and fitted in an end of the igniter housing (22) and a retractable piston (50) affixed to the igniter housing (22). Upon actuation of the squib (60), the retractable piston (50) propels forward breaking the frangible closure (40) releasing gases pushing the piston (50) retractably back into or over the igniter housing (22) as the pressurized gas releases out of the diffuser (30).
B60R 21/274 - 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 caractérisés par des moyens de rupture ou d'ouverture de la source de fluide
a) and an upper surface (71) of flange (70), the heat shield protectively shielding surface (42) from the heat transfer from flange (70) to prevent surface (42) from melting.
B60R 21/261 - 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 autres que la structure du coussin pour diffuser ou guider le 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 21/217 - 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 21/26 - 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
A side airbag cover (20) having a top surface (22) upon which can be positioned a decorative emblem (30), the top surface (20) and emblem (30) are configured to break when subjected to a determinable force pressuring on an undersurface (25) of the cover (20), the undersurface (25) including a tear seam (40) which breaks when subjected to a determinable pressure or load, the emblem (30) having its own tear seam (50), wherein the emblem tear seam (50) is displaced laterally relative to an adjacent portion of the tear seam (40).
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
78.
Drive device for lifting a vehicle engine hood adapted to protect pedestrian
a gas source (8) supplying the drive gas, said gas source (8) being disposed in a pressure pipe portion (9) which is at an angle to the linear guideway (3).
A curtain airbag (2) for mounting along a roof rail (22) of a vehicle has an inflatable cushion (2) and a deflector (10). The inflatable cushion or airbag (2) has inflatable portions (4). The airbag (2) when mounted to and extends along the roof rail (22) of a vehicle and having a mid-portion mountable above a pillar (32). The deflector (10) is sewn on, into or otherwise integral to the inflatable cushion (2) and positioned at the mid-portion. The inflatable cushion (2) when folded or rolled and attached to the vehicle has the deflector positioned directly above the pillar (32) and trim (32a). A deflector (10) can be positioned above a B, C, D or other pillar.
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
A seat belt buckle presenter assembly (10) has a guide track (40) and a buckle presenter assembly (20). The guide track (40) is anchored to a vehicle seat frame at a first end and a second end. The buckle presenter assembly (10) is secured to and mounted onto the guide track (40) and is movable along the guide track (40) from a stowed position at the first end to an extended position toward the second end. Preferably, the guide track (40) is inclined having the first end of the guide track (40) fixed lower than the second end.
B60R 22/20 - Dispositifs d'ancrage réglables en position, p. ex. en hauteur
B60R 22/06 - Systèmes de retenue passifs, c.-à-d. systèmes mis en place automatiquement et enlevés automatiquement, p. ex. par le mouvement de la porte du véhicule dont la ceinture ou le harnais est relié à un organe coulissant dans un rail monté dans le véhicule
A belt buckle for a vehicle safety belt, comprising a housing (3) which is formed by at least two housing shells (1,2) joined together and in which a locking mechanism (4) is arranged, and a pushbutton (22), provided on said housing, for operating the locking mechanism (4), wherein at least two housing shells (1,2) are joined together at their shell rims and that elongated cover strips (8,9) made of solid material and covering the mutually abutting rims (17,18) of the housing shells (1,2) are fixed to the joined housing shells (1,2).
A44B 11/25 - BouclesFermetures similaires pour attacher ensemble des courroies ou similaires, p. ex. pour ceintures des sécurité avec plusieurs pièces séparables
A44B 11/00 - BouclesFermetures similaires pour attacher ensemble des courroies ou similaires, p. ex. pour ceintures des sécurité
B60R 22/12 - Structure des ceintures ou des harnais
F21V 23/04 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage les éléments étant des interrupteurs
F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs
B60Q 3/82 - Interrupteurs spécialement adaptés à l’éclairage intérieur des véhicules, p. ex. commutation par basculement de la lentille
B60Q 3/64 - Agencement des dispositifs d’éclairage pour l’intérieur des véhiculesDispositifs d’éclairage spécialement adaptés à l’intérieur des véhicules caractérisés par les aspects optiques utilisant des guides de lumière pour un seul dispositif d’éclairage
An airbag cushion assembly (10, 100) has an airbag cushion (12) and an inflator (20, 120). The airbag cushion has a plurality of inflatable chambers including a primary chamber (11, 111) configured to receive inflation gas and one or more additional chambers (14, 16, 114, 115, 116) for receiving inflation gas from the primary chamber (11, 111). The inflator (20, 120) is in communication with, or open to, the gas inlet of the primary chamber (11, 111). One or more of the additional chambers has one or more one-way gas flow check valves (30, 130) for receiving inflation gases into the chamber and preventing the received gases from back flowing to maintain the one or more additional chambers at full inflation when the airbag cushion is inflated and loaded.
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 21/239 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leurs moyens de mise à l'air libre
B60R 21/36 - Protection des personnes extérieures au véhicule, p. ex. des piétons utilisant des coussins gonflables
A driver side airbag module (10) mounted on a steering wheel (68) has a housing or base (12), an inflator (20) and an airbag cushion (30). The airbag cushion (30) has a driver facing outer portion (36) and a steering wheel facing inner portion (33) with a vent opening (32). A tether (50) is affixed to an inside surface (37) of the outer portion (36) at a first end (53) and extending rearwardly to a second end (51) affixed to the inner portion (33). A tether vent cover (40) is sewn to the inner surface (31) of the inner portion (33). The tether (50) covers the vent opening (32) on inflation and while under tension blocks and seals the vent opening (32). When the occupant or driver (2) rides into the airbag (30) and upon the front portion contacting the driver (2), the tether (50) slackens and is pushed outward the vent opening (32).
A ramp deflector mechanism (50) for attachment to a vehicle frame (20) has a metal housing (52) having a first wall or plate (54), a second wall or plate (56), a hinge (58) and an articulated third wall or plate (60); an inflatable member (70) situated in the housing (52); an inflator (72) operatively connected between the first wall or plate (54) and the inflatable member (70); and wherein the inflation of the inflation member (70) causes the articulated wall (60) to rotate outwardly to absorb crash energy and slow down the accident.
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 19/00 - Protège-rouesProtège-radiateursDéplaceurs d'obstaclesÉquipements amortissant la force de choc dans les collisions
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
An airbag module (400) has a housing (402), an airbag (404), an inflator (406) and a deflector mechanism (420) which provides a barrier or guide and a reaction hood 401 or surface to modify the trajectory of the airbag on inflation to inflate at a lower trajectory. The deflector mechanism (420) has a tensioning member (430).
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 21/201 - Sangles ou enveloppes de maintien pour éléments 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
An airbag arrangement for closeable or openable roof opening 2 of a motor vehicle has a gas cushion arrangement which is to be anchored to the vehicle roof 1 and which is suitable in the inflated state for covering the surface of the roof opening 2, wherein the gas cushion arrangement has two inflatable gas cushions 3, 4 which are suitable in the non-inflated state for being arranged along lateral inside edges 5, 6 of the roof opening 2, that extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
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 21/233 - 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 11/00 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets
B60R 21/231 - Éléments gonflables caractérisés par leur forme, leur structure ou leur configuration spatiale
A belt retractor comprising a safety belt reel (1) rotatably mounted on a frame (7) and a load limiter (2) which acts on a rotational movement of the belt reel (1) and has a switchable energy consumption, said load limiter having a granulate (3), which is enclosed in a closed load limiter chamber (8) and consists of dry, granular solid, and at least one rotating member (4) which can be rotated relative to the granulate (3), the energy consumption resulting from shear forces acts between the grains of granulate.
A safety restraint adapted for securing a personal mobility vehicle in a transport vehicle, against movement in a direction opposite to the direction of normal motion of the transport vehicle, the safety restraint comprising: a retractor comprising a spool on which an elongate piece of material is wound; the elongate material being configured to be attached at one end to the personal mobility vehicle; a slider bar adapted to be fixed to the transport vehicle; and wherein the retractor is mounted on the slider bar, in a manner which allows the retractor to slide in the direction of normal motion of the transport vehicle, and prevents the retractor moving in the opposite direction on the slider bar.
An airbag (10) has a first tier of material (11) and a second tier of material (12). The second tier (12) at least partially overlaps the first tier (11). The first and second tiers (11, 12) are joined together by one or more rows of a sealed stitch seam. The sealed stitch seam has a plurality of thread stitches (30) extending from one exterior side (14) through to the opposite exterior side (16) of the at least partially overlapped first and second tiers (11, 12). The thread stitches (30) are coated in each exterior side (14, 16) with a seam coating material (40). The seam coating material (40) is either applied over the stitches (30) on one exterior side (14 or 16) and flows through to the opposite side (14 or 16) through thread holes formed upon the creation of the seam or is applied to both exterior sides (14, 16) and flows into the thread holes to encapsulate and seal the seam.
The invention is an improved method of sealing a sewn seam (66) on an airbag (60) or other inflatable device and apparatus to accomplish this method. The method has the steps of a) creating a sewn seam, b) applying a seam sealant (90) to an exposed portion of the seam on an exposed surface; and c) locally applying a pressure differential to an opposite exposed surface proximate a portion of the seam on this surface to urge the seam sealant to migrate along the thread from the first exposed surface to regions between the panels to the opposite exposed surface.
An airbag inflator (10) has an inflator housing (20) with an internal chamber (11); a pyrotechnic gas generant (8) stored in the internal chamber inside the housing (20) for generating inflation gases upon ignition; a strainer (50) with openings through which the inflation gases pass prior to inflating the airbag; a primary nozzle wall (40) positioned between the strainer and the gas generator; a plenum chamber (12) between the primary nozzle wall (40) and the strainer (50). The primary nozzle wall (40) has a plurality of nozzles (40a, 40b) with nozzle openings (42, 44) oriented radially about the wall which directs gas flow tangentially spiraling laterally onto the strainer while preventing the inflation gas from flowing radially. The tangentially flowing gases impinge an internal face of the strainer laterally causing gas generant particles to recirculate and burn internally and residual debris of a size greater than the openings of the strainer (50) to be swept and settle in the plenum chamber (12) of the housing.
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
A seat belt retractor comprising a gimbaled vehicle sensor (100) having a gimbal (160) rotationally movable relative to a housing (120) fixed to a portion of the retractor, the retractor including a force generator (70) generating a radial force which upon movement of the gimbal creates a tangential torque to slow or damp the motion of the gimbal relative to the housing.
A device for preventing or extinguishing a fire in an electrochemical energy storage system comprising storage cells arranged in a storage housing, in particular lithium-ion cells, wherein a composition of expandable volume, containing a chemical compound for preventing or extinguishing a fire, is disposed with limited volume in one or a plurality of hollow spaces in or on the storage housing, and expansion of the volume of the composition can be activated by sensors.
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
H01M 2/10 - Montures; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de manutention ou de transport; Supports
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
A62C 3/16 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les installations électriques, p. ex. chemins de câbles
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
A curtain airbag (10A - 10F) for a vehicle (2) has an inflatable cushion. The cushion (10A - 10F) has one or more side inflatable portions extending along one side of the interior of the vehicle (2) adjacent the interior door or doors on the one side and an inflatable frontal portion (12) projecting inwardly directionally toward the interior of the vehicle positioned in front of a seated occupant (1) and between the occupant (1) and an instrument panel or dash of the vehicle. Preferably, the inflatable frontal portion (12) is positioned between the occupant (1) and the steering wheel (4) wherein the frontal portion (12) laterally juts into the passenger compartment forming an inflatable barrier between a front pillar (60) of the vehicle (2) and the occupant (1).
An inflatable external pedestrian protection system for a motor vehicle has a unique deployment configuration. The motor vehicle has a hood and a windshield adjacent the hood at a rear end of the hood. The inflatable external pedestrian protection system has an inflatable airbag cushion for deployment between the hood and along the windshield and a means for inflating the airbag cushion. The airbag cushion has an inflated deployed cushion position angle α between 60 and 90 to a horizontal plane. The inflatable airbag cushion when deployed has the cushion position angle α greater than the windshield inclination angle as measured in a horizontal plane. The inflatable airbag cushion when deployed has a space between the vehicle windshield and the airbag cushion due to the difference in the windshield inclination angle and the cushion position angle α.
A hinge mechanism (30) for connecting a bonnet (18) to a motor vehicle (10) allows a portion of the bonnet that is closest to the vehicle's windscreen (21) to be raised by a mechanism (25) such as an airbag (27) deployed by an airbag module located in the engine compartment (16). A hinge member fixed to the wheel well housing (26) does not move when the bonnet is raised or lowered during normal operation but does move when the mechanism inside the engine compartment is activated.
A side airbag cushion (10, 10A or 10B) has a front side panel (22), a rear side panel (24), a top panel (26) spaced between the upper edges of the front and rear side panels (22, 24), and a bottom panel (28) spaced between the lower edges of the front and rear side panels (22, 24). The top and bottom panels (26, 28) are configured to create a contoured or concavity (23) shaped fully inflated side airbag cushion with a larger sized forward end (27) volume and with a smaller sized volume at the occupant mid-location (25) wherein the inflated airbag cushion fills the gap between the door trim (7) and the occupant (2).
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
The present invention relates to an airbag for a motor vehicle. The airbag comprises a gas cushion (1) which is formed from at least two layers of fabric and which is brought on inflation from a folded or rolled state into an unfolded state. The at least two layers of fabric atre connected to each other at connection points to form inflated cushion portions (3) and non-inflated cushion portions (4), and the connection points have linear connection points (5) and rounded connection points (6). The linearly extending connection points (5) are arranged at an angle of 45° relative to the threads (7, 8) forming the layers of fabric, or at an angle deviating slightly there from that does not impair the tear strength of the connection points when the gas cushion (1) is in the inflated state.
A driver airbag module (20) comprising a cover (22), a housing (40) matably configured with cover (22), a pyrotechnic inflator (60) having a flange (70), and airbag fitted within the space between housing (40, 40a) and cover (22), the airbag inflating with gas provided by the inflator (60), wherein the heat shield (80) is positioned between the lower surface (42) of housing (40, 40a) and an upper surface (71) of flange (70), the heat shield protectively shielding surface (42) from the heat transfer from flange (70) to prevent surface (42) from melting.
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
A knee air bag (10) has an upper section (14) for protecting an occupant and a lower section (12) for delivering gas from an inflator (11) to the upper section (14). The upper section (14) and the lower section (12) have a forward facing panel (21) and a rearward facing panel (22) joined together by one or more joints (30) adhering the two opposing panels (21, 22). This separates the upper section (14) and the lower section (12) into inflatable chambers (12A, 14A). One chamber is the single chamber of the upper section (14A). The other chamber is a manifold chamber (12 A) of the lower section (12) for providing inflation gases from an inflator (11) into the manifold chamber (12A) and thereafter into the single chamber (14A).
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
