Airbag arrangement for motor vehicles

Details Airbag arrangement for motor vehicles Airbag arrangement for motor vehicles

1999-03-16

1999-10-26

Rice, Kenneth R.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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2807283, 2807301, B60R 2116

Patent

active

059714310

ABSTRACT:
A motor vehicle airbag arrangement has an airbag stored behind a cover disposed in the region of the dashboard panel. When the airbag, which can be inflated by a gas generator, is triggered, the cover moves to form an opening so that the airbag can unfold into a position which protects a seat occupant's upper body. Unfolding of the airbag is controlled as a function of the position in which the occupant is sitting by using the cover as a shield for the unfolding airbag which can deflect part of the airbag into a position which provides additional protection for a further body region of the occupant. The size of the opening formed by moving the cover depends on the position in which the occupant is sitting at the time.

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