Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Patent
1994-01-21
1996-01-02
Culbreth, Eric D.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
280729, 2807431, B60R 2122
Patent
active
054801818
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a tubular structure which inflates upon side or oblique vehicle impact to protect the occupants of a vehicle such as an automobile. The structure is mounted in its undeployed state along the periphery of the vehicle's side pillars and roof rail. The primary component of the present invention is a braided tube linked to a gas generator. When a side impact is detected, the gas generator is ignited, inflating the braided tube. As the braided tube inflates, the diameter of the tube increases and its length decreases. The tube then pulls out of its storage location and forms a taut, semi-rigid structural member across the vehicle's side window.
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Bark Lindley W.
Hardtmann Dirk J.
Mowry Gregory A.
Romeo David J.
Yaniv Gershon
Culbreth Eric D.
Simula Inc.
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