Title:
【発明の名称】シートに座った乗員用の膨張可能な管状クッション
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPH10501779
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
The present invention is a torso protection system having braided tubes that inflate upon side or oblique impact to protect the torso of a seated vehicle occupant. Prior to inflation, the braided tubes are mounted in the undeployed state along both sides of the occupant's seat. When an impact is detected, a gas generator generates, inflating the braided tubes. As the braided tubes inflate, their diameters increase and their lengths decrease substantially. The braided tubes then pull out of their storage locations and form bolsters on either side of the seated occupant. The inflated tubes prevent the torso of the occupant from directly colliding with interior side structures of the vehicle and restrict the lateral motion of the occupant.
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Inventors:
Castro, Mayner
Yaniff, Garsion
Hartman, Dark Jay
Romeo, David Jay
Yaniff, Garsion
Hartman, Dark Jay
Romeo, David Jay
Application Number:
JP50256196A
Publication Date:
February 17, 1998
Filing Date:
June 20, 1995
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Simula Inc.
International Classes:
B60R21/18; B60R21/08; B60R21/16; B60R21/207; B60R21/231; B60R21/00; (IPC1-7): B60R21/22; B60R21/18
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Kazuo Shamoto (5 outside)