Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Patent
1996-04-10
1998-01-20
Rice, Kenneth R.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
280738, 280739, B60R 2126
Patent
active
057094055
ABSTRACT:
A variable mass flow airbag module includes a housing having gas discharge ports in direct communication with an airbag to be inflated for rapidly inflating the airbag and adapted to receive gas from a pyrotechnic inflator, stored gas or hybrid inflator, or other type of inflator. The housing has a vent opening which is controlled by a valve to vent a controlled variable amount of gas to achieve a desired mass flow of gas into the airbag to provide a desired level of energy absorption capability for optimizing occupant protection.
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Faye Ian C.
Hauppa Kevin E.
Leininger Daniel R.
Saderholm Davin G.
Benjamin Steven C.
Morton International Inc.
Peterson Philip C.
Rice Kenneth R.
Robert & Bosch GmbH
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