Title:
AIRBAG CUSHION WITH DUAL MODE DEPLOYMENT FOR PRE-IMPACT AND IMPACT CONDITIONS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006101588
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An airbag restrain system is disclosed for use in automotive protective systems. The airbag restraint system includes an inflatable airbag cushion having a tether coupled to the interior surface of the cushion. The airbag restraint system further includes first and second inflators for dual mode airbag cushion deployment. Upon a pre-impact condition, the first inflator deploys to partially inflate the cushion and release the tether. The second inflator also deploys to inflate the cushion to approximately full capacity. Upon an impact condition, only the second inflator deploys and the tether extends until taut to limit expansion of the cushion. Means are provided to retain and release the tether in response to the first inflator.
Inventors:
FREDIN STEVEN R (US)
SMITH BRADLEY W (US)
PARKINSON DAVID W (US)
NELSON EARL H (US)
SMITH BRADLEY W (US)
PARKINSON DAVID W (US)
NELSON EARL H (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2006/002690
Publication Date:
December 28, 2006
Filing Date:
January 26, 2006
Export Citation:
Assignee:
AUTOLIV ASP INC (US)
FREDIN STEVEN R (US)
SMITH BRADLEY W (US)
PARKINSON DAVID W (US)
NELSON EARL H (US)
FREDIN STEVEN R (US)
SMITH BRADLEY W (US)
PARKINSON DAVID W (US)
NELSON EARL H (US)
International Classes:
B60R21/217; B60R21/23
Foreign References:
| US7021657B2 | 2006-04-04 | |||
| US6616184B2 | 2003-09-09 | |||
| US5887894A | 1999-03-30 | |||
| US6513835B2 | 2003-02-04 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 1866190A4
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