Air bag system for vehicle bumpers

Details Air bag system for vehicle bumpers Air bag system for vehicle bumpers

1997-01-16

1998-03-10

Pape, Joseph D.

Vehicle fenders

Buffer or bumper type

Having fluid means within impact means to absorb energy

293117, 2807283, B60R 1920

Patent

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057252653

ABSTRACT:
A new Air Bag System For Vehicle Bumpers for absorbing the impact of a collision, thus minimizing damage and preventing serious injuries. The inventive device includes a containment member having a hollow interior and being securable to the front or the rear of a vehicle, and an air bag enclosed within the hollow interior of the containment member, wherein the air bag is inflatable and deployable when the containment member is impacted by an object, such as another vehicle. An inflation system is provided for inflating and deploying the air bag outwardly from the containment member and a triggering system is provided for triggering the inflation system when the containment member is impacted. A control system is operably connected to the triggering system, the inflation system, and the air bag for controlling inflation and deployment of the air bag.

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