Elliptical plenum for gas flow control in an automotive airbag s

Details Elliptical plenum for gas flow control in an automotive airbag s Elliptical plenum for gas flow control in an automotive airbag s

1995-11-30

1997-06-03

Johnson, Brian L.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

280732, 280740, B60R 2126

Patent

active

056346573

ABSTRACT:
A plenum having a generally elliptical cross-section is provided around an end discharge cylindrical inflator to redistribute the inflation gases before they enter the airbag cushion, thereby avoiding a skewed initial deployment thereof.

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Commonly assigned, related, pending U.S.S.N. 08/228,332 (MI2256-21-24), filed Apr. 15, 1994.
Commonly assigned, realted, pending U.S.S.N. 08/280,894 (MI2256-21-49), filed Jul. 27, 1994.

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