Airbag apparatus with adaptive inflation

Details Airbag apparatus with adaptive inflation Airbag apparatus with adaptive inflation

2005-02-17

2009-02-24

Culbreth, Eric (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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Reexamination Certificate

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07494151

ABSTRACT:
An airbag apparatus with adaptive inflation characteristics vents inflation gas prior to full airbag deployment to afford proper protection for an out-of-position occupant. A vent opening in the casing is controlled by a movable control section of the airbag itself. The control section has a control opening that is registered with the vent opening when the airbag is uninflated, or when it is partially inflated, such as when the airbag encounters an out-of-position occupant. For a properly positioned occupant, the control section moves to cover the vent opening as the airbag becomes fully inflated to block the escape of gas from the casing.

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