Air bag with a supported channel

Details Air bag with a supported channel Air bag with a supported channel

2005-12-08

2009-02-03

Nguyen, John Q. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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Reexamination Certificate

active

07484757

ABSTRACT:
An air bag system includes an inflator operable to release inflation fluid, and an inflatable cushion having an lower region and inflatable upon release of inflation fluid from the inflator, with the cushion defining a channel within the lower region thereof. At least one tether may support the channel during inflation of the cushion. A fabric member may at least partially cover the channel to define an end channel wall. The fabric member may detach from the cushion if the cushion inflates beyond a predetermined depth, or the fabric member may be movable between a first position and a second position to increase the area of the end channel wall. A retention member may retain the fabric member in the first position. The retention member may be frangible, such that inflation of the cushion beyond the predetermined depth breaks the retention member.

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