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26-07-2012 дата публикации

Inflator

Номер: US20120187667A1
Автор: Christian Jung, Michael Lemm, Thomas Kapfelsperger
Принадлежит: TRW Airbag Systems Gmbh

An inflator ( 10 ), especially for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising a combustion chamber ( 24 ) in which solid propellant ( 28 ) adapted to be burnt off while forming a gas is accommodated, a storage chamber ( 26 ) containing a pressure gas ( 30 ), an igniter ( 14 ) and a component ( 20 ) arranged between the combustion chamber ( 24 ) and the storage chamber ( 26 ). There is at least one flow communication between the storage chamber ( 26 ) and the combustion chamber ( 24 ). The component ( 20 ) includes an additional weakened zone ( 22 ) adapted to be destroyed upon activation of the inflator ( 10 ) so as to permit flow of gas from the combustion chamber ( 24 ) into the storage chamber ( 26 ).

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Номер записи: 1
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Restraining System, in Particular for a Motor Vehicle

Номер: US20130087998A1
Автор: Bogenrieder Ralf, Burczyk Christian, Hirth Andreas, Quarg Lutz, Reiter Friedrich
Принадлежит: DAIMLER AG

A restraint system for a motor vehicle includes a support structure moveable from a stowage position into a restraint position, a covering by means of which a restraint volume formed by the support structure in its restraint position is enclosed, and at least one ventilation opening via which a medium, in particular air, can flow into the covering during the transfer into the restraint position. The at least one ventilation opening is provided within a housing that at least partially accommodates the support structure and the covering in the stowage position. 15-. (canceled)6. A restraint system for a motor vehicle , comprising:a support structure that is moveable from a stowage position into a restraint position;a covering configured to enclose a restraint volume formed by the support structure in its restraint position is enclosed;a housing configured to at least partially accommodate the support structure and the covering in the stowage position; andat least one ventilation opening configured such that a medium can flow into the covering during the transfer into the restraint position via the at least one ventilation opening, wherein the at least one ventilation opening is provided within the housing.7. The restraint system according to claim 6 , wherein the covering is open in a region of the housing claim 6 , and sections of the housing form the covering.8. The restraint system according to claim 6 , wherein the covering is closed in a region of the housing and the covering includes at least one ventilation opening corresponding to the at least one ventilation opening in the housing.9. The restraint system according to claim 6 , wherein the at least one ventilation opening is in a housing base of the housing.10. The restraint system according to claim 6 , wherein the at least one ventilation opening is at least substantially located outside an overlapping region with a hollow body of the support structure. The invention relates to a restraint system, in ...

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Номер записи: 2
09-01-2014 дата публикации

Airbag Unit Comprising a Holding Device for a Tension Element

Номер: US20140008901A1
Автор: Kränzle Armin, Schellbronn Stephan
Принадлежит: Autoliv Development AB

An airbag unit with an airbag () encloses a gas compartment, an inflator, and a housing () containing the folded airbag. A holding device () having a first and a second section () is provided, the first section () is connected to the housing (), and the second section () can be detached from, the first section () upon an electrical signal. The holding device detachably fastens a tensioning element, whose first end is connected to the airbag, and its second end is connected to the housing () via the holding device () when the first and second sections ( or ) are connected. The holding device second section () is arranged inside the gas compartment, and a hole () is provided in the airbag (), through which an ignition cable plug socket, an ignition lead () or the holding device first section () protrudes. 1. An airbag unit comprising an airbag encloses a gas compartment , and an inflator unit for filling the airbag ,a housing in which the airbag is folded in an undeployed state, a holding device having a first and a second section, wherein the first section is connected to the housing, and wherein the second section is detachable or separable from the first section upon receipt of an electrical signal, and a tensioning element having a first and a second end, the first end is connected to the airbag, and the second end is connected to the housing by the holding device as long as the second section of the holding device is connected to the first section of the holding device, and which is released if the second section is separated from the first section,the second section of the holding device is arranged inside the airbag and that a hole is provided in the airbag through which at least one of an ignition lead socket, an ignition cable, and the first section of the holding device protrudes.2. The airbag unit according to claim 1 , further comprising in that a section of the airbag is held between a bottom of a holding element claim 1 , or of a holding and deflector ...

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Номер записи: 3
13-02-2014 дата публикации

AIRBAG APPARATUS

Номер: US20140042735A1
Автор: Aoki Masashi, HONDA Kensaku, HOTTA Masashi, ITO Michiyasu, SATO Yuji, SHIBAYAMA Koji, YAMAMURA Daisuke
Принадлежит: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.

An inflation portion of an airbag, which is inflated by inflation gas, is partitioned into an upstream inflation portion and a downstream inflation portion via a partition member. When being tensioned in a planar manner, the partition member has a length in a longitudinal direction that is longer than a length in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. A pressure regulating valve that is closed at an early stage of a supply period of the inflation gas to the inflation portion and is opened from the middle of the supply period includes a slit-like inner opening that is provided on the partition member and extends in the transverse direction and a pair of valve body portions that are provided around the inner opening and are selectively positioned close to and separated from each other. 110-. (canceled)11. An airbag apparatus comprising:an airbag that is planar before supply of inflation gas and is inflated by supply of the inflation gas;an entire inflation portion provided in the airbag;a partition member that partitions the entire inflation portion into at least an upstream inflation portion and a downstream inflation portion; anda pressure regulating valve that is closed at an early stage of a supply period of the inflation gas to the entire inflation portion, thereby restricting flow of the inflation gas from the upstream inflation portion to the downstream inflation portion, and is opened from the middle of the supply period to cancel the restriction, whereinthe pressure regulating valve includesa slit-like inner opening that is provided on the partition member, anda pair of valve body portions that are provided around the inner opening and are selectively close to and separated from each other,the partition member has opposing ends facing each other and is bent in half by being folded along a bend line such that the opposing ends are close to each other, andthe partition member folded in half is disposed in the entire inflation ...

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Номер записи: 4
03-04-2014 дата публикации

INFLATOR

Номер: US20140090572A1
Автор: MORI Keisuke, Nakashima Kengo
Принадлежит: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.

An inflator of the present invention is a hybrid type inflator in which an inside of a housing is charged with a pressurized gas and a gas generating agent capable of generating a gas at time of combustion. In the inflator of the present invention, a quantity of heat generated by the gas generating agent at the time of the combustion is set within a range of 6,000 to 10,000 J/g, and a molar ratio of the pressurized gas and the combustion gas generated by the combustion of the gas generating agent is set within a range of 80 to 130. 1a quantity of heat generated by the gas generating agent at the time of the combustion is set within a range of 6,000 to 10,000 J/g; anda molar ratio of the pressurized gas and the combustion gas generated by the combustion of the gas generating agent is set within a range of 80 to 130.. An inflator that is a hybrid type inflator in which an inside of a housing is charged with a pressurized gas and a gas generating agent capable of generating a gas at time of combustion, wherein: 1. Field of the Present InventionThe present invention relates to a hybrid type inflator having a structure that an inside of a housing is charged with a pressurized gas and a gas generating agent capable of generating a gas at the time of combustion.2. Description of the Related ArtThe hybrid type inflator of this kind is used for expanding an air bag in an air bag device, and the air bag has been expanded by allowing a combustion gas generated by combustion of a gas generating agent and a pressurized gas to flow out of a gas ejection opening part disposed on one end side of a housing and to flow into the air bag at the time of actuation. As the inflator, there has hitherto been proposed an inflator using a gas generating agent which generates a quantity of heat within a range of 6,000 to 10,000 J/g at the time of combustion and charged with this gas generating agent and a pressurized gas composed of only an inert gas, at a charge ratio so as to give a molar ...

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Номер записи: 5
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Inflator device with integral clamp stop

Номер: US20170001595A1
Автор: Jason Matthew Carter, Kenneth Clark, Shawn M. LANG
Принадлежит: Autoliv ASP Inc

A vehicular safety restraint inflator device, the inflator device includes a tubular housing to provide inflation gas to inflate an associated inflatable restraint device and a toroidal clamp stop positioned on the tubular inflator housing. The clamp stop serves to provide a hard stop for an inflator attachment clamp to secure the inflator device within an airbag module and thus to minimize or avoid undesired lateral movement of the inflator device within a module assembly.

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Номер записи: 6
03-01-2019 дата публикации

GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20190001918A1
Автор: IMOTO Katsuhiro, UKITA Shinichiro
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

The present invention provides a gas generator, including: 1. A gas generator , comprising:an ignition device chamber arranged at a first end opening of a cylindrical housing;a diffuser portion provided with a gas discharge port and arranged at a second end opening opposite to the first end opening in a longitudinal axial direction of the cylindrical housing;a pressurized gas chamber arranged between the ignition device chamber and the diffuser portion;a first rupturable plate closing the first end opening between the ignition device chamber and the pressurized gas chamber;a second rupturable plate closing the second end opening between the pressurized gas chamber and the diffuser portion;an igniter and a molded article of a gas generating agent being accommodated in the ignition device chamber;a gas which serves as a gas source being charged in the pressurized gas chamber; andan amount A (J/msec) of energy generated per unit time from the molded article of the gas generating agent charged in the ignition device chamber,{'sup': '2', 'a cross-sectional area B (cm), orthogonal to the longitudinal axial direction of the cylindrical housing, of the pressurized gas chamber at a portion proximate to the ignition device chamber, and'}{'sup': '3', 'a density C (g/cm) of the gas charged in the pressurized gas chamber satisfying'} {'br': None, 'i': 'A/B×C=', '320 to 490\u2003\u2003(I).'}, 'an energy control factor represented by the following equation (I)2. A gas generator , comprising:an ignition device chamber arranged at a first end opening of a cylindrical housing;a diffuser portion provided with a gas discharge port and arranged at a second end opening opposite to the first end opening in a longitudinal axial direction of the cylindrical housing;a pressurized gas chamber arranged between the ignition device chamber and the diffuser portion;a first rupturable plate closing the first end opening between the ignition device chamber and the pressurized gas chamber;a second ...

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Номер записи: 7
14-01-2016 дата публикации

SIDE AIRBAG APPARATUS

Номер: US20160009248A1
Автор: FUJIWARA Shuhei, HAYASHI Kazuhiro, Morita Yoshihiko, Tanabe Jinichi
Принадлежит:

A side airbag apparatus can suppress the deformation of the periphery of a storage case by reducing a gas pressure applied to the storage case for storing an airbag when the airbag expands. A side airbag apparatus installed between a vehicle body and a rear seat includes a base storage portion that stores an airbag and an inflator. The upper and lower ends of an opening formed on the front side of the vehicle body in the base storage portion are provided with gas pressure relief portions for relieving the gas pressure generated when the airbag expands and deploys toward the vehicle body front side. The gas pressure relief portions are formed to make their widths narrower sequentially from the upper and lower ends of the opening toward the outside of the opening. 2. The side airbag apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the gas pressure relief portion is formed with a concave shape in at least one of upper and lower ends of the opening in such a manner as to make a width thereof narrower toward the outside of the opening.3. The side airbag apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the gas pressure relief portion has a substantially triangular cross-sectional shape and is provided at each of upper and lower ends of the opening.4. The side airbag apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the gas pressure relief portion is formed to become shallower toward the outside of the opening.5. The side airbag apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the gas pressure relief portion is provided at a center in a width direction of each of the upper and lower ends of the opening, anda pair of stepped portions is formed on both right and left sides of a part sequentially extended from the gas pressure relief portion at each of the upper and lower ends of the opening.6. The side airbag apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a sidewall portion of the gas pressure relief portion forms an inner wall surface substantially perpendicular to an opening surface of the gas pressure relief ...

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Номер записи: 8
11-01-2018 дата публикации

PYROTECHNIC GAS GENERATOR AND CORRESPONDING CHILDCARE DEVICE

Номер: US20180009406A1
Автор: Garnier Nicolas, Rabeony Haja
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to a gas generator for airbag(s) including: at least one pyrotechnic charge and a system for igniting/activating said charge triggered during a predetermined condition. 112-. (canceled)13. A pyrotechnic system comprising a gas generator for airbag(s) comprisingat least one pyrotechnic charge and an ignitor configured to ignite said charge triggered during a predetermined condition,a reservoir containing a pressurised gas and having a mouth that is closed by a sealing member,a first duct communicating with the reservoir, anda second duct for evacuating gases from the first duct and that communicates with at least one airbag,the gas generator further comprising a striker located in the first duct and which can be displaced in a first step, when the predetermined condition is fulfilled, by the combustion gases generated by the pyrotechnic charge in the direction of the sealing member, from an initial position to an open position, so as to pierce the sealing member using means for piercing carried by said striker,said striker able to be returned, once the sealing member is pierced, by the pressurised gas stored in the reservoir, to the initial position, the pressurised gas escaping from the reservoir being directed into the first duct and toward and into the second duct for evacuating gases,wherein, in the initial position, the striker is located on one side of the second duct for evacuating gases, with the mouth of the reservoir being located on the other side of the second duct for evacuating gases in the duct, and in that the pyrotechnic charge is arranged at least partially in a housing included in said striker.14. The pyrotechnic system claim 13 , according to claim 13 , wherein the housing is coupled to a rear face of the striker and the means for piercing is coupled to an opposite front face of the striker.15. The pyrotechnic system claim 13 , according to claim 13 , wherein the means for piercing has an ogive shape or a bevelled ...

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Номер записи: 9
19-01-2017 дата публикации

INFLATOR

Номер: US20170015273A1
Автор: FUKUMOTO Kenji, Kobayashi Tomoharu, YAMAZAKI Masayuki
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

The present invention provides an inflator including 1. An inflator , comprising:an ignition device chamber accommodating therein an igniter and having a gas discharge port;a pressurized gas chamber filled with a pressurized gas inside a bottle;a rupturable plate closing between the ignition device chamber and the pressurized gas chamber;a partition wall provided with a rod serving as a fracturing device for the rupturable plate and the partition wall axially separating an interior of an ignition device unit housing, corresponding to the ignition device chamber, into two chambers;a combustion chamber provided on the side of a first end of the ignition device unit housing and provided with an electric igniter mounted at an opening of the first end; anda diffuser chamber having the gas discharge port and provided on the side of a second end, which is an opposite end to the first end of the ignition device unit housing, a circumferential edge fixing portion that is fixed to either one of the bottle and the ignition device unit housing,', 'a circular non-fixing portion on an inner portion other than the circumferential edge fixing portion,', 'a fragile portion formed by not less than three grooves provided on a first surface facing the bottle, the grooves extending from a circumference of the circular non-fixing portion or from positions in the vicinity thereof, as a start point, toward a center of the circular non-fixing portion such that each of end points of the grooves does not reach the center of the circular non-fixing portion,', 'no fragile portion formed on a second surface on the side of the ignition device unit housing, and, 'the rupturable plate being circular and having,'}the rod provided at the partition wall and serving as the fracturing device, the rod being fixed to the partition wall and extending toward the rupturable plate, and the rod coming into contact with all of the end points in the fragile portion and rupturing the rupturable plate when the ...

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Номер записи: 10
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Inflator, method of manufacturing the same and module including said inflator

Номер: US20160016529A1
Автор: Achim Hofmann, Dieter Leier, Dieter Spitzenberger, Franz Fuerstenberger, Georg Schoenhuber, Hannes Nuiding, Hans-Peter Neumayer, Joerg Friedrich, Sebastian Bierwirth
Принадлежит: TRW Airbag Systems Gmbh

An inflator as well as a method of manufacturing an inflator, a module including an inflator and an airbag module. In an inflator, especially for a protective device. In a vehicle, comprising plural components a sealant is applied in the area of abutting components, especially a sealant which adheres to both abutting components.

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Номер записи: 11
16-01-2020 дата публикации

AIRBAG MODULE

Номер: US20200016438A1
Автор: CITRO Marco, COCO Salvatore, SCARLATA Michele
Принадлежит: SAES GETTERS S.P.A.

An airbag module comprises a control unit, a source of electric current managed by the control unit, a container wherein a gas is stored under pressure, and a hollow body with an inlet duct, in which an outlet of the container sealed by a pierceable membrane is tightly fitted, and an outlet duct on which an inflatable bag is tightly assembled. The airbag module further comprises an actuator assembly configured to pierce open the membrane sealing the container, said actuator assembly comprising a piercing member movably restrained to the body and at least one linear shape memory alloy wire actuator member that is electrically connected to the source of electric current and operably restrained to the piercing member so as to cause it to move beyond the pierceable membrane. 120.-. (canceled)21100. An airbag module () comprising:i) a control unit;ii) a source of electrical current managed by said control unit;{'b': 110', '110', '111', '112, 'iii) a container () wherein a gas is stored under pressure, said container () comprising an outlet () sealed by a pierceable membrane (); and'}{'b': 120', '121', '122', '123, 'iv) a hollow body () having a cavity (), an inlet duct () and an outlet duct (),'}wherein:{'b': 111', '110', '122', '120', '130', '123', '120, 'said outlet () of the container () is fitted in said inlet duct () of said hollow body () and wherein an inflatable bag () is tightly assembled on said outlet duct () of the hollow body ();'}{'b': 100', '140', '112', '110', '140', '141', '120', '141', '112, 'i': 'a', 'the airbag module () further comprising an actuator assembly () configured to pierce open said membrane () sealing the container (), said actuator assembly () comprising a piercing member () movably restrained to the body () so as to move a piercing end () thereof beyond the pierceable membrane (),'}{'b': 140', '143', '141, 'characterized in that the actuator assembly () further comprises at least one linear shape memory alloy wire actuator member () that ...

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Номер записи: 12
22-01-2015 дата публикации

AIRBAG WITH SLIT VENT

Номер: US20150021889A1
Автор: Potter Kent, Williams Jeffrey D.
Принадлежит:

An airbag can include a panel that defines at least a portion of an inflatable chamber. The airbag can also include a slit vent that is at least partially defined by the panel. One or more seams can encompass the slit vent and can permit the slit vent to naturally be in a closed orientation. 1. An airbag comprising:a panel defining at least a portion of an inflatable chamber that is configured to receive inflation gas from an inflator;a slit vent comprising an elongated aperture, wherein the aperture is bordered by opposing first and second portions of the panel and is configured to transition from a closed orientation to an open orientation when stresses on the panel move the first and second portions away from each other; anda flap comprising a fixed end and a transitional end, wherein the fixed end is permanently attached to the second portion of the panel, and wherein the transitional end is configured to be temporarily attached to the first portion of the panel during deployment of the airbag when the slit vent is in the closed orientation and is configured to be unattached to the first portion of the panel to permit inflation gas to exit from the aperture when the slit vent is in the open orientation.2. The airbag of claim 1 , wherein the transitional end of the flap is positioned at an interior of the inflatable chamber when the slit vent is in the closed orientation claim 1 , and wherein the transitional end of the flap is configured to pass through the aperture to an exterior of the airbag when the slit vent transitions to the open orientation.3. The airbag of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the flap extends through the aperture from an exterior of the airbag to an interior of the inflatable chamber when the slit vent is in the closed orientation.4. The airbag of claim 1 , further comprising:a first reinforcing seam at a first side of the slit vent; anda second reinforcing seam at a second side of the slit vent, wherein the first and second reinforcing seams ...

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Номер записи: 13
28-01-2016 дата публикации

GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20160023628A1
Автор: Kobayashi Tomoharu
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

The present invention provides a gas generator, including 1. A gas generator , comprising:a housing having therein an ignition device chamber, which is provided with a gas discharge port and accommodates an ignition device, and a pressurized gas chamber filled with a pressurized gas; a partition wall having a communication hole therein for separating the ignition device chamber and the pressurized gas chamber,the partition wall being in a cup-like shape which includes a bottom surface and a circumferential wall surface, and which projects from the ignition device chamber toward the pressurized gas chamber, the partition wall having a flange portion provided at a portion corresponding to an opening of the partition wall in the cup-like shape and being fixed to the housing,the communication hole being provided only in the circumferential wall surface;a disk closing member being disposed inside the partition wall to be movable in an axial direction of the housing with a distance from the bottom surface,prior to activation, the communication hole being closed by a circumferential surface of the disk closing member, andat the time of activation, the disk closing member being moved toward the bottom surface by combustion products generated by activation of the ignition device, thereby opening the communication hole and making communication between the ignition device chamber and the pressurized gas chamber.2. The gas generator according to wherein claim 1 ,the disk closing member has an annular groove portion at a central portion in a thickness direction of the circumferential surface thereof, and a first annular circumferential wall portion and a second annular circumferential wall portion at both ends respectively in the thickness direction of the circumferential surface, andprior to activation, the communication hole is closed by a space bounded by the annular groove portion, the first annular circumferential wall portion, and the second annular circumferential wall ...

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Номер записи: 14
24-01-2019 дата публикации

TUBULAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM HAVING AIR DELIVERY

Номер: US20190023212A1
Автор: DeSmet, JR. Edward Joseph, Raines Travis Justin, Spahn Brian Robert, Vo Jeffrey Tien, Yilma Benjamin
Принадлежит:

A vehicle seat belt system is provided. The vehicle seat belt system includes a seat belt comprising a tubular seat belt webbing defining a passageway and a plurality of pressure control valves and a seat belt buckle for connecting to the seat belt. The seat belt buckle has an air delivery port for delivering air to the passenger, and an air delivery device supplies air to the seat belt, wherein the valves allow the supplied air to exit the seat belt at a first air pressure and block air from exiting at a second pressure. 1. A vehicle seat belt system comprising:a seat belt comprising a tubular seat belt webbing defining a passageway and a plurality of pressure controlled valves; andan air delivery device supplying air to the seat belt, wherein the valves allow the supplied air to exit openings in the seat belt webbing at a first air pressure and block air from exiting the openings at a second pressure.2. The seat belt system of claim 1 , wherein each valve comprises an opening and a sealable flap for engaging the opening between an open position that allows air to flow through the opening and a closed position that blocks air flow.3. The seat belt system of claim 2 , wherein the sealing flap is biased to an open position.4. The seat belt system of claim 1 , wherein the seat belt comprises a shoulder belt claim 1 , wherein the passageway and plurality of pressure control valves are formed in the shoulder belt.5. The seat belt system of further comprising a buckle for connecting with the seat belt webbing claim 1 , wherein air from the air delivery system enters the webbing through the buckle.6. The seat belt system of further comprising an airbag gas supply operatively coupled to the webbing claim 1 , wherein the airbag gas supply causes the webbing to expand when activated.7. The seat belt system of claim 1 , wherein the first pressure is less than the second pressure.8. A vehicle seat belt system comprising:a seat belt comprising a tubular seat belt webbing ...

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Номер записи: 15
29-01-2015 дата публикации

Airbag Module With an Airbag Exhibiting a Vent Opening Closed in the Folded State by an Arrester Strap and Procedure of its Manufacture

Номер: US20150028571A1
Автор: Janusz Lagodzinski, Marzena Polcwiartek, Mateusz Siwiaszcyk, Pawel Mikolajczyk, Sylwia Rozborska-Golec
Принадлежит: Autoliv Development AB

An airbag formed of an airbag fabric ( 10 ) having a slit-shaped adaptive ventilation opening ( 11 ) which in the folded-up state of the airbag is held in at least a partially closed state by an arrester strap ( 20 ) having an end overlapping the adaptive ventilation opening ( 11 ) and fastened to the airbag fabric ( 10 ). The arrester strap ( 20 ) is guided through a safety-loop opening ( 31 ). The safety-loop opening is formed by a reinforcing blank ( 13 ) enclosing the ventilation opening ( 11 ) and the opening ( 31 ) for the arrester strap ( 20 ) is formed by an edge area of the reinforcing blank ( 31 ) not connected to the airbag fabric ( 10 ), and in that the end of the arrester strap is connected with both the airbag fabric ( 10 ) and with the reinforcing blank ( 13 ) in an area lying opposite with respect the edge section of the ventilation opening ( 11 ) forming the opening ( 31 ).

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Номер записи: 16
09-02-2017 дата публикации

PERFORATOR AND GAS DISCHARGE APPARATUS

Номер: US20170036901A1
Автор: FUJIWARA Tomohide, KURODA Takao, WAKATSUKI Akihiro
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

The present invention provides a perforator for breaking a closing member at a gas outlet of a gas bottle to allow a gas to flow out, including 1. A perforator for breaking and opening a closing member at a gas outlet of a gas bottle to allow a gas to flow out , comprisinga cylindrical housing accommodating an ignition device, a first piston and a second piston,the cylindrical housing havingthree openings, namely, a first opening at a first end portion, a second opening at a second end portion which is opposite to the first end portion, and a third opening formed in a circumferential wall portion,the ignition device being fixed at the first opening, the second opening to be connected to the gas bottle and the third opening serving as a gas discharge portion,the first piston and the second piston being disposed, in the order of the first piston and the second piston, from the side of the ignition device to the side of the second opening in the cylindrical housing, andwhen a pressure created by actuation of the ignition device is received, the first piston moving in an axial direction inside the cylindrical housing, and the second piston moving towards the second opening inside the cylindrical housing by receiving the movement of the first piston.2. The perforator according to claim 1 , whereinthe cylindrical housing has a first piston moving space in which the first piston moves and a second piston moving space in which the second piston moves, the length of the first piston moving space is less than the length of the second piston moving space;{'b': 1', '2', '1, 'the first piston has a portion with a maximum outer diameter (D), and the second piston has a portion with a maximum outer diameter (D) which is less than the outer diameter of the portion with the maximum outer diameter (D);'}{'b': '1', 'the first piston moving space has a first protrusion for stopping the axial movement of the first piston by collision with the portion with the maximum outer diameter (D) ...

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Номер записи: 17
07-02-2019 дата публикации

INFLATION GAS DEFLECTOR FOR AUTOMOTIVE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190039559A1
Автор: Miller Kenneth B.
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Disclosed is an inflation gas deflector for an automotive airbag assembly. The inflation gas deflector includes at least one layer of inorganic platelets or a multiple layer composite of at least one support layer and at least one inorganic platelet layer carried by the support layer. Also disclosed is an airbag cushion incorporating the inflation gas deflector and an automotive airbag assembly including the inflatable airbag cushion, the inflation gas deflector, and an inflator. 1. An airbag cushion comprising:a cushion portion defining an inflation cavity, andan inflation gas deflector comprising at least two outer woven layers and at least one inorganic platelet layer between the two outer woven layers.2. The airbag cushion of claim 1 , further comprising a support layer claim 1 , wherein said at least one inorganic platelet layer is carried by the support layer.3. The airbag cushion of claim 2 , wherein said at least one inorganic platelet layer is carried on both surfaces of said support layer.4. The airbag cushion of claim 3 , wherein said inflation gas deflector further comprises an adhesive layer disposed between said support layer and said inorganic platelet layer.5. The airbag cushion of claim 1 , wherein said at least two outer woven layers comprises a woven fabric comprising fibers selected from the group consisting of polyolefin fibers claim 1 , polyester fibers claim 1 , polyamide fibers and combinations thereof.6. The airbag cushion of claim 5 , wherein said woven fabric comprises polyamide fibers.7. The airbag cushion of claim 1 , wherein said at least one inorganic platelet layer comprises inorganic platelets selected from the group consisting of vermiculite claim 1 , mica claim 1 , clay claim 1 , talc and combinations thereof.8. The airbag cushion of claim 7 , wherein said inorganic platelets comprise mica platelets.9. The airbag cushion of claim 8 , wherein said inflation gas deflector comprises at least 20 percent by weight of said mica platelets ...

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Номер записи: 18
06-02-2020 дата публикации

GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20200039463A1
Автор: FUKUI Yuki, Kobayashi Tomoharu
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

The present invention provides a gas generator including: 1. A gas generator , comprising:a housing including a top plate, a bottom plate located axially opposite to the top plate, and a circumferential wall located between the top plate and the bottom plate and provided with a gas discharge port;a partition wall having a single connection hole and a second communication hole, the partition wall being radially disposed in the housing to partition an interior of the housing into a first combustion chamber on the side of the top plate, which accommodates a first gas generating agent, and a second combustion chamber on the side of the bottom plate, which accommodates a second gas generating agent;a first igniter for burning the first gas generating agent in the first combustion chamber and a second igniter for burning the second gas generating agent in the second combustion chamber, the first and second igniters attached to the bottom plate; a first end opening side thereof is located on the side of the bottom plate, and', 'a second end opening side thereof passes through the connection hole in the partition wall in order to be located within the first combustion chamber, closer to the top plate than the partition wall is, and to be spaced from the top plate;, 'an inner cylindrical member disposed in the housing to enclose the first igniter such that,'}the second end opening being closed by a first closing member and the second communication hole being closed by a second closing member, andthe gas generating agent also being provided between the top plate and the second end opening closed by the first closing member.2. The gas generator according to claim 1 , wherein 'the second end opening is closed by the first closing member disposed on the inner annular surface.', 'the inner cylindrical member has an inner annular surface extending radially inward at the second end opening, and'}3. The gas generator according to claim 1 , whereina distance L1 from an inner surface ...

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Номер записи: 19
18-02-2016 дата публикации

Airbag apparatus

Номер: US20160046258A1
Автор: Jae Hyun Kim
Принадлежит: Hyundai Mobis Co Ltd

Provided is an airbag apparatus capable of adjusting deployment pressure of an airbag. To this end, an airbag apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: an airbag which is inflated when gas flows into the airbag, and has a vent hole through which the gas flowing into the airbag is discharged; a vent cover which is disposed outside the airbag; and a tether which penetrates the vent hole and pulls the vent cover while being tightened as the airbag is inflated so that the vent cover shields the vent hole.

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Номер записи: 20
16-02-2017 дата публикации

GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20170043743A1
Автор: FUKUMOTO Kenji, Kobayashi Tomoharu, YAMAZAKI Masayuki
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

The present invention provides a gas generator including: a cylindrical housing having an ignition device which is fixed to an opening at a first end, and a second end which is closed, the inside of the cylindrical housing being provided with an ignition device chamber, a gas inflow chamber and a pressurized gas chamber, these chambers being arranged in the above order from the first end; a rupturable plate closing a gas outflow port between the pressurized gas chamber and the gas inflow chamber; and a breaking device arranged between the ignition device chamber and the gas inflow chamber, the breaking device including a base and a rod extending from the base towards the rupturable plate, the rod including a rod main body portion and a rod enlarged-diameter portion at a distal end portion thereof, the rod enlarged-diameter portion including a distal end surface portion facing the rupturable plate and a circumferential wall portion, the distal end surface portion of the rod enlarged-diameter portion including a breaking portion and a non-breaking portion for the rupturable plate, the non-breaking portion being a concave portion which is formed in a portion including a circumferential region of the distal end surface portion and concaved in a thickness direction, a circumferential extent in which the non-breaking portion is formed as the concave portion being in such a range that an angle around the center of the distal end surface portion is not more than 100 degrees. 1. A gas generator , comprising:a cylindrical housing having an ignition device which is fixed to an opening at a first end, and a second end which is closed on an axially opposite side of the first end, the inside of the cylindrical housing being provided with an ignition device chamber provided with the ignition device, a gas inflow chamber having a gas discharge port and a pressurized gas chamber, these chambers being arranged in the above order from the first end;a rupturable plate closing a gas ...

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Номер записи: 21
08-05-2014 дата публикации

Device for opening a gas pressure container, cold gas generator and method for manufacturing a cold gas generator

Номер: US20140123598A1
Автор: Iben Uwe, Nitschke Werner
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A device for opening a gas pressure container includes: a rupture disk; and an explosive charge. The rupture disk is configured to seal the gas pressure container in a gas-tight manner. The explosive charge, which is situated in direct contact with a surface of the rupture disk, ruptures the rupture disk in response to an ignition impulse. 1. A device for sealing and selectively opening a gas pressure container , comprising:at least one rupture disk providing a gas-tight sealing of the gas pressure container; andan explosive charge for rupturing the rupture disk in response to an ignition impulse, wherein the explosive charge is situated in direct contact with a surface of the at least one rupture disk.2. The device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the explosive charge is situated at a weak point of the rupture disk provided as a predetermined breaking point of the rupture disk.3. The device as recited in claim 2 , wherein the rupture disk has at least one notch configured as the predetermined breaking point of the rupture disk.4. The device as recited in claim 1 , wherein two rupture disks are provided claim 1 , and wherein the explosive charge is situated between the two rupture disks.5. The device as recited in claim 4 , wherein one of the two rupture disks has an accommodation for the explosive charge.6. The device as recited in claim 4 , wherein the two rupture disks each have notches claim 4 , the notches of the two rupture disks being aligned with one another claim 4 , and wherein electrical circuit traces are situated in at least one of the notches.7. The device as recited in claim 4 , wherein a first one of the two rupture disks is prestressed with respect to a second one of the two rupture disks in order to clamp the explosive charge between the two rupture disks.8. A cold gas generator claim 4 , comprising:a gas pressure container filled with a compressed cold gas in an operation-ready state; and at least one rupture disk providing a gas-tight sealing of ...

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Номер записи: 22
26-02-2015 дата публикации

Double swage airbag inflator vessel and methods for manufacture thereof

Номер: US20150053697A1
Автор: Ken Clark, Shawn Lang
Принадлежит: Autoliv ASP Inc

A high strength dual-swaged airbag inflator vessel comprising a high strength metal material, such as low carbon steel, has a swaged terminal end defining two distinct swaged portions. A reduction of diameter within one of the swaged portions is restricted to be less than or equal to about 30% and in certain variations, less than or equal to about 16% to minimize cold work strain hardening and to reduce loss of ductility. In certain aspects, a second swaged portion within the swaged terminal end has a length of less than or equal to about 10 mm. Methods for making such a dual-swaged airbag inflator vessel are likewise provided. Such dual swage designs have improved reliability and performance in high pressure inflator applications, as well as reduced manufacturing costs.

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Номер записи: 23
25-02-2021 дата публикации

MULTI-VENT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR

Номер: US20210053527A1
Автор: Lohmann Scott, Reid Rebekah, Rose James, Zimbrich Robert
Принадлежит:

An airbag inflator includes a pressure vessel with a bottom portion, a top portion and a center structure connecting the bottom portion and the top portion. The top portion includes an exit orifice that is closed with a rupturable membrane. An energetics cover attached to the center structure houses a pyrotechnic material, and a diverter is attached to the top portion. The pressure vessel, the energetics cover and the diverter define a gas flow path from inside the energetics cover toward the bottom portion of the pressure vessel, the gas flow path turning at least a first 180 degrees toward the top portion of the pressure vessel and between the energetics cover and the pressure vessel. The longer gas flow path allows time for multi-perforation grain slivers to burn up before exiting the inflator, thereby reducing the amount of particulate exiting the inflator. 1. An airbag inflator comprising:a pressure vessel including a bottom portion, a top portion and a center structure connecting the bottom portion and the top portion, the top portion including an exit orifice that is closed with a rupturable membrane;an energetics cover attached to the center structure, the energetics cover housing a pyrotechnic material; anda diverter attached to the top portion,wherein the pressure vessel, the energetics cover and the diverter define a gas flow path from inside the energetics cover toward the bottom portion of the pressure vessel, the gas flow path turning a first 180 degrees toward the top portion of the pressure vessel and between the energetics cover and the pressure vessel.2. An airbag inflator according to claim 1 , wherein the energetics cover and the diverter further define the gas flow path turning a second 180 degrees toward the bottom portion of the pressure vessel and between the energetics cover and the diverter claim 1 , and turning a third 180 degrees into the diverter toward the exit orifice.3. An airbag inflator according to claim 1 , wherein the diverter is ...

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Номер записи: 24
26-02-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE OCCUPANT PROTECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20150054267A1
Автор: KOMAMURA Tatsuya
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A vehicle occupant protection device includes a frontal collision airbag that is provided in front of a front seat, and inflates and deploys by gas being supplied into the airbag, and in which vent holes are provided in both a right side and a left side thereof; a frontal collision inflator that supplies the gas into the airbag by being activated; a discharge limiting portion capable of limiting a discharge of the gas from at least one vent hole, from among the left vent hole and the right vent hole; and a controller that activates the frontal collision inflator when a frontal collision is detected or predicted, and that controls the discharge limiting portion such that the discharge limiting portion limits the discharge of the gas from the one vent hole when a configuration of the frontal collision is an asymmetric collision on a side with the one vent hole. 1. A vehicle occupant protection device comprising:a frontal collision airbag that is provided in front of a front seat, and inflates and deploys by gas being supplied into the frontal collision airbag, and in which vent holes are provided in both a right side and a left side thereof;a frontal collision inflator that supplies the gas into the frontal collision airbag by being activated;a discharge limiting portion capable of limiting a discharge of the gas from at least one vent hole, from among the left vent hole and the right vent hole; anda controller that activates the frontal collision inflator when a frontal collision is detected or predicted, and that controls the discharge limiting portion such that the discharge limiting portion limits the discharge of the gas from the one vent hole when a configuration of the frontal collision is an asymmetric collision on a side with the one vent hole.2. The vehicle occupant protection device according to claim 1 , whereinthe discharge limiting portion includes a side collision curtain airbag that inflates and deploys to a vehicle width direction outside of an ...

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Номер записи: 25
26-02-2015 дата публикации

ACTIVE BOLSTER WITH INTEGRATED VENT

Номер: US20150054268A1
Автор: Raines Stacey H., West Sean B.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An active bolster mounts at an interior trim surface of a passenger compartment in an automotive vehicle. A plastic-molded, expandable front wall deploys toward a passenger in the passenger compartment. A plastic-molded back wall is joined around a substantially sealed perimeter with the front wall to form an inflatable bladder. The back wall includes an inflator receptacle defined by a raised recess wall having an inflator aperture. An inflator with a gas outlet end and an electrical connector end is received in the inflator aperture with the gas outlet end inside the inflatable bladder. The recess wall has a predetermined thickness for substantially retaining shape during inflation of the bladder. The inflator receptacle includes a flexible seal disposed around an inner edge of the inflator aperture comprised of a flashing edge bearing against the inflator and having a thickness less than the predetermined thickness of the recess wall. 1. An active bolster for mounting at an interior trim surface of a passenger compartment in an automotive vehicle , comprising:a plastic-molded, expandable front wall for deploying toward a passenger in the passenger compartment;a plastic-molded back wall joined around a substantially sealed perimeter with the front wall to form an inflatable bladder, wherein the back wall includes an inflator receptacle defined by a raised recess wall having an inflator aperture; andan inflator having a gas outlet end and an electrical connector end;wherein the inflator is received in the inflator aperture with the gas outlet end inside the inflatable bladder;wherein the recess wall has a predetermined thickness for substantially retaining shape during inflation of the bladder; andwherein the inflator receptacle includes a flexible seal disposed around an inner edge of the inflator aperture comprised of a flashing edge bearing against the inflator and having a thickness less than the predetermined thickness of the recess wall to form a variable ...

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Номер записи: 26
21-02-2019 дата публикации

SMARTPHONE-BASED VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD TO AVOID COLLISIONS

Номер: US20190054874A1
Автор: Breed David S.
Принадлежит: Intelligent Technologies International, Inc.

Vehicular control method to avoid collisions in which a smartphone is coupled to the vehicle while in a vehicular compartment. Data is generated from vehicle-resident sensors about operation of the vehicle and transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle. A communications network with another vehicle is established using the smartphone and the data transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone and data from sensors on the smartphone is transmitted via the smartphone and established communications network to other vehicle, the data including data about location and movement of the vehicle. Then, while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle, a vehicular operational function is controlled based in part on data transmitted using the smartphone and established communications network to cause movement of the vehicle to change in order to avoid a collision with the other vehicle. 1. A method for vehicular control to avoid collisions , comprising:coupling a smartphone to the vehicle while the smartphone is in a compartment defined by the vehicle, the smartphone being usable for voice and data communications independent of the vehicle when outside of the compartment defined by the vehicle;causing data to be generated from one or more vehicle-resident sensors about operation of the vehicle while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle;causing the data generated by the vehicle-resident sensors to be transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle;establishing a communications network with at least one other vehicle using the smartphone and transmitting via the smartphone and established communications network, the data transferred from the vehicle to the smartphone while the smartphone is coupled to the vehicle and data from at least one sensor on the smartphone, to the at least one other vehicle, the data including data about location and movement of the vehicle; andcontrolling, ...

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Номер записи: 27
20-02-2020 дата публикации

AIRBAG WITH CONICAL PORTION

Номер: US20200055482A1
Автор: Garcia Oscar, Solis Rigo, Valles Jorge
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An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device () includes a front panel () and a rear panel () that are interconnected to at least partially define an inflatable volume () of the protection device. The rear panel () has a conical configuration resulting from portions of the rear panel being interconnected with each other. The rear panel () comprises portions interconnected along a seam (), the seam being configured to deviate laterally from a deployment direction so that portions of the air bag that engage and move along the seam shift laterally during deployment to reduce damage due to friction with the seam 1. An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device comprising:a front panel and a rear panel that are interconnected to at least partially define an inflatable volume of the protection device, the rear panel having a conical configuration resulting from portions of the rear panel being interconnected with each other, wherein the rear panel comprises portions interconnected along a seam, the seam being configured to deviate laterally from a deployment direction so that portions of the air bag that engage and move along the seam shift laterally during deployment to reduce damage due to friction with the seam.2. The protection device recited in claim 1 , wherein the rear panel has a cutout portion that defines first and second radially extending edge portions of the rear panel claim 1 , the interconnected portions of the rear panel comprising the first and second edge portions claim 1 , wherein the first and second edge portions are curved so that the seam takes on a curved configuration.3. The protection device recited in claim 2 , wherein the curve of the first and second edges are mirror images of each other.4. The protection device recited in claim 2 , wherein the curve of the first edge is concave and the curve of the second edge is convex.5. The protection device recited in claim 2 , wherein the rear panel has a first dimension associated with a length ...

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Номер записи: 28
08-03-2018 дата публикации

AIR BAG DEVICE

Номер: US20180065583A1
Автор: MAENISHI KAI, Nakajima Yutaka, SUMIYA TOMOHIRO, TABUSHI HIROYA
Принадлежит: Autoliv Development AB

An airbag apparatus which is capable of restraining an occupant in a stable position even during an oblique collision, and which is capable of suppressing an injury value of the occupant. An airbag apparatus restrains an occupant of a vehicle. The airbag apparatus is provided with: a main bag which is bag-shaped and inflates and deploys in front of a front passenger seat of the vehicle; and a center bag which is bag-shaped and inflates and deploys on an inner side of the main bag in a vehicle width direction. The center bag has a rear region which extends further towards a rear of the vehicle than the main bag , and a curved surface , which projects towards a main bag side in the vehicle width direction, is formed on the rear region 1. An airbag apparatus for restraining an occupant of a vehicle , the airbag apparatus comprising ,a main bag which is bag-shaped and is adapted to inflate and deploy in front of a front seat of the vehicle; anda center bag which is bag-shaped and is adapted to inflate and deploy on an inner side of the main bag in a vehicle width direction, whereinthe center bag includes a rear region which extends further towards a rear of the vehicle than the main bag, anda curved surface, which projects towards a main bag side in the vehicle width direction and is formed on the rear region.2. The airbag apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , the curved surface overlaps the main bag when viewed from the rear of the vehicle.3. The airbag apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 ,a first vertex, which is an area of the curved surface that projects furthest in the vehicle width direction, is positioned further towards the rear of the vehicle than a second vertex, which is an area of a head of the occupant that projects furthest towards a center bag side in the vehicle width direction when the head of the occupant comes into contact with a rear portion of the main bag.4. The airbag apparatus according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 29
09-03-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A VOLUMETRIC FLOW RATE OF A MEDIUM STORED UNDER PRESSURE IN ORDER TO ACTIVATE AN IMPACT PROTECTION DEVICE, AND DEVICE FOR ACTIVATING AN IMPACT PROTECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20170066403A1
Автор: Beling Horst, Hatt Ignaz, Heyer Klaus, Maier Tim, Mayer Franz, Rues Peter, Schmid Johannes
Принадлежит:

A device for controlling a volumetric flow rate of a medium stored under pressure in order to activate an impact protection device, having a control module that includes a valve body having a stepped through-opening, and a control piston guided axially in the through-opening of the valve body, and a control valve that influences the movement of the control piston, the valve body having at a first end a closable medium inlet opening having a valve chamber. The control valve and the control module are situated in a common housing sleeve, the valve body of the control module being pressed into a first end of the housing sleeve until it comes to a stop on a housing shoulder, and the control valve being introduced into and fixed in a second end of the housing sleeve. 110-. (canceled)11. A device for controlling a volumetric flow rate of a medium stored under pressure in order to activate an impact protection device , comprising:a control module that includes a valve body having a stepped through-opening;a control piston guided axially in the through-opening of the valve body; anda control valve that influences the movement of the control piston;wherein the valve body has, at a first end, a closable medium inlet opening having a valve chamber, has, at a second end, a control chamber having a control valve opening, and has at least one outlet duct, that branches off from the through-opening, for letting the medium into the impact protection device, and is situated between the first end of the valve body and the second end of the valve body;wherein the control piston has a through-opening formed along its main axis of extension, from a first effective surface facing the medium inlet opening to a second effective surface facing the control valve opening, the first effective surface being smaller than the second effective surface, the control piston being capable of being moved in the through-opening of the valve body by the medium and, as a function of the position of the ...

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Номер записи: 30
26-03-2015 дата публикации

AIRBAG DEVICE

Номер: US20150084318A1
Автор: Yamaji Naoki, YAMASHITA Satoshi
Принадлежит: ASHIMORI INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

An airbag device includes: an airbag; an inflator; a gas discharge state switching member; and a tether belt which is one example of a connecting member. The gas discharge state switching member is switched over from a gas discharge state to a gas non-discharge state by being pulled into the inside of the airbag. The tether belt connects the gas discharge state switching member and a portion of an inner peripheral portion of the airbag to each other. An arranged position of the gas discharge state switching member, a position where the tether belt is connected to the inner peripheral portion of the airbag, and a passing line of the tether belt are disposed at portions which avoid a portion of the airbag which comes into contact with an occupant in a regular posture state when the airbag receives the occupant. 17-. (canceled)8. An airbag device comprising:an airbag which has a gas supply port;an inflator which supplies gas to the inside of said airbag through said gas supply port;a gas discharge state switching member which is attached to said airbag, and is configured to be changed over from a gas discharge state where the gas in said airbag is dischargeable to a gas non-discharge state where discharge of the gas in said airbag is suppressed when the gas discharge state switching member is pulled into the inside of said airbag;a connecting member whose one end portion is connected to said gas discharge state switching member and whose other end portion is connected to a portion of an inner peripheral portion of said airbag; anda vent hole which is formed at said airbag and through which the gas is discharged at a gas discharge speed slower than a gas discharge speed of said gas discharge state switching member in said gas discharge state, whereinan annular relay member which movably supports said connecting member along a longitudinal direction is attached to the inner peripheral portion of said airbag,said connecting member is bent by way of said annular relay ...

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Номер записи: 31
22-03-2018 дата публикации

CURTAIN AIRBAG FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180079382A1
Автор: CHOI Jae Ho, YOO Joo Seon
Принадлежит: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

A curtain airbag for a vehicle may include a curtain airbag cushion; a venting chamber that fills a space between an end portion of a frontal airbag on the door window side and an A pillar; and a first vent opening formed in a portion of the venting chamber, the portion being near the door window. 1. A curtain airbag for a vehicle , comprising:a curtain airbag cushion that is deployed between a door window and an occupant;a venting chamber that is disposed between a front end portion of the curtain airbag cushion and an A pillar of the vehicle, is thicker than the curtain airbag cushion, and fills a space between an end portion of a frontal airbag, the end portion being adjacent to the door window and the A pillar when the venting chamber is deployed; anda first vent opening formed in a portion of the venting chamber, the portion being adjacent to the door window.2. The curtain airbag for the vehicle according to claim 1 , further including a first tether that is connected between the first vent opening and a portion of an inside surface of a first venting chamber claim 1 ,wherein the first tether is loosened and thus the first vent opening is configured to be opened when an external force is applied to a portion of the venting chamber, the portion being connected to the first tether.3. The curtain airbag for the vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the first tether is a panel tether and is mounted to extend in a vertical direction in the vehicle.4. The curtain airbag for the vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the vent opening is formed in the venting chamber claim 1 , in a position that is adjacent to the door window and does not contact with the A pillar.5. The curtain airbag for the vehicle according to claim 1 , further including a second vent opening through which the curtain airbag cushion and the venting chamber communicate with each other.6. The curtain airbag for the vehicle according to claim 5 , wherein the second vent opening is an vent opening ...

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Номер записи: 32
23-03-2017 дата публикации

GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20170080894A1
Автор: FUKUMOTO Kenji, Kobayashi Tomoharu, YAMAZAKI Masayuki
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

The present invention provides a gas generator including an ignition device chamber provided with the ignition device, a gas inflow chamber provided with a gas discharge port, and a pressurized gas chamber being arranged in order from the first end; a closing member including a fixing portion and a rupturable plate fixed to the fixing portion and closing between the pressurized gas chamber and the gas inflow chamber; and a breaking device for the rupturable plate being arranged between the ignition device chamber and the gas inflow chamber, the breaking device including a base portion, which has an outer circumferential surface abutted against an inner circumferential wall surface of the cylindrical housing, and a rod extending from the base portion to the rupturable plate, the fixing portion of the closing member including an annular plate surface portion, extending radially inward from the inner circumferential wall surface of the cylindrical housing, and a cylindrical wall portion extending from an inner circumference of the annular plate surface portion towards the gas inflow chamber, the rupturable plate of the closing member being fixed by welding to the annular plate surface portion of the fixing portion from the pressurized gas chamber, the breaking device being disposed such that a tip end of the rod is enclosed by the cylindrical wall portion of the fixing portion of the closing member. 1. A gas generator , comprising:a cylindrical housing having an ignition device fixed at an opening of a first end thereof and an axially opposite second end thereof being closed, the cylindrical housing including therein, from the first end thereof, an ignition device chamber provided with the ignition device, a gas inflow chamber provided with a gas discharge port and a pressurized gas chamber;a closing member including a fixing portion and a rupturable plate fixed to the fixing portion and closing between the pressurized gas chamber and the gas inflow chamber; and a base ...

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Номер записи: 33
12-03-2020 дата публикации

AIRBAG FOR A PASSENGER SEAT

Номер: US20200079313A1
Автор: HIRAIWA Takuya, ISHIDA Shinichi, SUZUKI Keita, TANAKA Motoyuki
Принадлежит:

An airbag for a passenger seat is folded and stored in a storage so as to be deployed towards the passenger seat in such a manner as to enlarge towards the left and right when exiting the storage. The airbag includes a bag body that includes a mount-side portion to be mounted on the storage, and a cover panel that is made of a flexible sheet-shaped material and covers an outer circumference of the mount-side portion of the bag body. The cover panel is configured to cover an edge of a peripheral member of the storage at least in left and right sides of the storage at airbag deployment. The cover panel is joined to the bag body in such a manner that its edge portion is capable of slipping relative to the bag body at least in the left and right portions. 1. An airbag for a passenger seat adapted to be folded and stored in a storage which is disposed in an interior trim member of a vehicle in front of a passenger seat , the airbag being deployable towards the passenger seat in such a manner as to enlarge towards the left and right when exiting the storage , the airbag comprising:a bag body that is inflatable with an inflation gas and includes a mount-side portion adapted to be mounted on the storage; anda cover panel that is made of a flexible sheet-shaped material and covers an outer circumference of the mount-side portion of the bag body, the cover panel being configured to cover an edge of the interior trim member at least in left and right sides of the storage at airbag deployment, the cover panel being joined to the bag body in such a manner that an edge portion of the cover panel is capable of slipping relative to the bag body at least in left and right portions.2. The airbag for a passenger seat of claim 1 , wherein:the cover panel is disposed over an entire outer circumference of a front end portion of the bag body as inflated including the mount-side portion; andthe cover panel is joined to the bag body by a central portion in a left and right direction of an ...

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Номер записи: 34
02-04-2015 дата публикации

Device and method for activating an air bag for a vehicle and an air bag system for a vehicle

Номер: US20150091284A1
Автор: Hartmut Schumacher, Leonardo Kovacic, Ruediger Karner, Werner Nitschke
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A device for activating an air bag for a vehicle, the device having a pressure vessel for supplying a gas under pressure using at least one exit opening for letting out a first volume flow of the gas to the air bag, a valve element connected to the pressure vessel, which is configured to close the exit opening at least partially in a resting position and, in a motion into a triggering position, to release the exit opening, and a bursting element for the gas-tight closing of the pressure vessel. The device further includes a bypass region for letting out a second volume flow of the gas to the air bag, the bypass region being situated before an end region of the exit opening in relation to the main flow direction of the first volume flow.

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Номер записи: 35
30-03-2017 дата публикации

INFLATOR

Номер: US20170088090A1
Автор: FUKI Shinichiro, KURIYAMA Yuji, MORI Keisuke, Ono Yoshio, SATO Makoto
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An inflator includes an inflator body that produces an inflation gas by burning a gas generating agent and a sensor that is mounted on the inflator body and is capable of detecting a degradation of the gas generating agent. The sensor is preferably composed of at least either one of a gas sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor. 1. An inflator comprising an inflator body that produces an inflation gas by burning a gas generating agent and a sensor that is mounted on the inflator body and is capable of detecting a degradation of the gas generating agent.2. The inflator according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is composed of at least either one of a gas sensor claim 1 , a pressure sensor or a temperature sensor.3. The inflator according to claim 1 , wherein: an ignition device that ignites and burns the gas generating agent for producing a combustion gas; and', 'a housing that stores the gas generating agent and the ignition device and is provided with a gas discharge port via which the inflation gas, which is composed of the combustion gas, is discharged; and, 'the inflator body comprisesthe sensor is disposed on an inner surface of a region of the housing where the gas generating agent is stored, at a position remote from a straight line connecting an ignition region of the gas generating agent by the ignition device and the gas discharge port.4. The inflator according to claim 1 , wherein: an ignition device that ignites and burns the gas generating agent for producing a combustion gas;', 'a compressed gas that is mixed with the combustion gas of the gas generating agent at actuation of the inflator for producing the inflation gas; and', 'a housing that stores the gas generating agent, the ignition device and the compressed gas;, 'the inflator body comprises a combustion chamber that stores the gas generating agent and the ignition device;', 'a compressed gas chamber that stores the compressed gas and is provided with a gas discharge port via which the ...

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Номер записи: 36
20-04-2017 дата публикации

AIRBAG AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170106829A1
Автор: Aranzulla Daniele, Burkhardtsmaier Martin
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In an airbag comprising at least one aperture () which is provided in an airbag shell () and to which a closure element () is attached a tether () via which the closure element () can be maintained in a closed position acts on the closure element (). The invention moreover relates to a method of operating a vehicle occupant protection system. 123-. (canceled)24141216. An airbag comprising at least one aperture () provided in an airbag shell () to which aperture a closure element () is attached ,{'b': 34', '16', '16, 'wherein a tether () via which the closure element () can be maintained in a closed position acts on the closure element (),'}{'b': 34', '36', '40', '34', '16, 'wherein the tether () is fixed to a pyrotechnical release device () which is coupled to a control unit () causing loosening of the tether () as a function of parameters relating to the occupant and/or the vehicle, thus causing the closure element () to arrive at an opened position,'}{'b': 16', '18', '418', '18', '418', '20, 'i': a', 'a', 'b', 'b, 'wherein the closure element () includes at least two overlying cut portions (-, -) interconnected along a peripheral edge (),'}{'b': 18', '418', '60', '164', '364', '162', '362', '18', '418, 'i': b', 'b', 'b', 'b', 'b', 'b, 'and wherein at least one of the cut portions (-) includes one or more stitched-down folds () or quillings and/or is composed of plural cut parts (-) having at least one curved seam (-) so that the cut portion (-) cannot be flatly spread.'}2516. The airbag according to claim 24 , wherein the closure element () in the opened position takes a tapered hollow shape claim 24 , especially a cone shape or funnel shape.26163232. The airbag according to claim 24 , wherein the closure element () includes at least one discharge orifice () claim 24 , preferably at least one lateral discharge orifice ().27101612. The airbag according to claim 24 , wherein during an initial deployment phase of the airbag () the closure element () is located in its ...

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Номер записи: 37
29-04-2021 дата публикации

Side airbag for vehicle

Номер: US20210122318A1
Автор: Hyo Shub Shin, Hyock In Kwon, Joo Seon Yoo
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co, Kia Motors Corp

A side airbag (SAB) of a vehicle includes: a main chamber disposed in a seat to be deployed from a side surface portion of the seat and, when deployed, configured to cover at least one of a thoracic region, an abdomen region, or a pelvis region of an occupant; a main inflator configured to supply gas to the main chamber to deploy the main chamber; and an auxiliary chamber communicating with the main chamber to allow the gas inside the main chamber to be supplied to an interior of the auxiliary chamber and connected to the main chamber to be deploy above the main chamber.

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Номер записи: 38
02-04-2020 дата публикации

Covering member and airbag apparatus

Номер: US20200101926A1
Автор: Kei Sano, Ryosuke Muramatsu, Shoji Sugiyama
Принадлежит: Nihon Plast Co Ltd

A covering member is attached to a case body, on which an actuator detachably holding the other end portion of a tether having one end portion connected to an airbag is mounted, and covers the actuator. The covering member includes an opposing portion that opposes at least a part of the actuator in an attachment direction D to the case body. The covering member includes a side surface portion that is formed to extend from the opposing portion in the attachment direction D and is locked and held by being pushed into the case body in the attachment direction D.

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Номер записи: 39
30-04-2015 дата публикации

AIRBAG DEVICE

Номер: US20150115583A1
Автор: Azuma Hidetaka, Imai Katsunori, Matsuoka Miwa
Принадлежит: ASHIMORI INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A chamber required to be inflated and deployed at an early stage in an airbag is inflated and deployed in advance so as to protect an occupant at an early stage. An airbag device (A) is provided with an airbag (A) which protects an occupant () in a vehicle by inflation and deployment by gas, and an inflator () which supplies the gas to the airbag (A). The airbag (A) has a first chamber (), a gas distribution port () provided in the first chamber (), and a second chamber (). The first chamber () stores an inflator () and is inflated by the gas supplied from the inflator (). The second chamber () surrounds a part of the first chamber () including the distribution port () and is inflated by the gas supplied from the distribution port (). 1. An airbag device comprising:an airbag which protects an occupant in a vehicle upon inflation and deployment thereof by gas; andan inflator which supplies the gas to the airbag,wherein the airbag has a first chamber which stores the inflator, the first chamber being inflatable by the gas supplied from the inflator, a gas distribution port provided in the first chamber, and a second chamber which surrounds a part of the first chamber including the distribution port, the second chamber being inflatable by the gas supplied from the distribution port.2. The airbag device according to claim 1 , wherein a part of the first chamber is comprised of an internal inflation portion which inflates inside the second chamber claim 1 , and an external inflation portion which inflates outside the second chamber claim 1 , andwherein the distribution port is provided in the internal inflation portion of the first chamber.3. The airbag device according to claim 2 , wherein the inflator is stored within the internal inflation portion of the first chamber claim 2 , and is attached to an attaching portion of the vehicle together with the internal inflation portion and the second chamber which overlaps the internal inflation portion.4. The airbag device ...

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Номер записи: 40
30-04-2015 дата публикации

PARTIAL LOW RISK DEPLOYMENT VENT ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20150115584A1
Автор: Abramoski Edward J., Smitterberg Eric A., Vinton Jeff S.
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An exemplary vent assembly for an airbag assembly having an airbag cushion may have at least one panel attachable to the airbag cushion. The airbag cushion may be inflatable by a gas, and may define at least one opening that has a first area. The at least one opening may be configured to allow at least a portion of the gas to exit the airbag cushion. The at least one panel may be positionable over the at least one opening to partially obstruct the at least one opening. 1. An airbag assembly comprising:an airbag cushion inflatable by a gas from a stowed position to a fully deployed position, the airbag cushion defining at least one opening configured to allow at least a portion of the gas to exit the airbag cushion, the at least one opening having a first area; andat least one panel attached to the airbag cushion and positioned over at least a portion of the at least one opening such that the at least one panel partially obstructs the at least one opening.2. The airbag assembly of wherein the at least one panel is formed of a non-permeable membrane and reduces the first area of the at least one opening.3. The airbag assembly of wherein the reduction of the first area ranges from 30% to 50%.4. The airbag assembly of wherein the at least one panel defines at least one slot having a second area that is smaller than the first area of the at least one opening.5. The airbag assembly of wherein the at least one panel defines at least one aperture having a second area that is smaller than the first area of the at least one opening.6. The airbag assembly of wherein the at least one panel is made of a permeable membrane.7. The airbag assembly of further comprising at least one vent cover configured to selectively substantially cover the at least one opening.8. The airbag assembly of wherein at least one of the at least one opening and the at least one panel is substantially circular in shape.9. A vent assembly for an airbag assembly having an airbag cushion inflatable by a gas ...

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Номер записи: 41
09-06-2022 дата публикации

AIRBAG DEVICE

Номер: US20220175060A1
Автор: KAWAMURA Yusuke, MIURA Wataru, YANAGISAWA Toshihito
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The airbag device includes an airbag and a gas generator. The gas generator includes a body containing inflation gas and sealed with an unsealable lid, and a discharge portion that includes a housing, an outlet that is formed in the housing and allows outflow of gas to the airbag when the body is unsealed, a piercing pin for unsealing the lid, a spring for moving the pin, a retaining member that retains the spring, and a sliding mechanism that shifts the retaining member to a release position. The sliding mechanism includes a drive source and a connecting member that shifts the retaining member to the release position by a driving force of the drive source. The piercing pin, spring, lid and a portion of the retaining member retaining the spring are housed in the housing. The drive source and connecting member are partitioned from a gas channel inside the housing. 1. An airbag device comprising:an airbag that is configured to be inflated with an inflation gas, the airbag including a gas-inlet portion;a gas generator that includes a main body which contains the inflation gas and sealed with an unsealable lid, and a gas discharge portion that includes a housing provided with an outlet port which is in gas communication with the gas-inlet portion of the airbag and configured to allow outflow of the inflation gas to the gas-inlet portion of the airbag when the lid is unsealed; anda means for unsealing the lid of the main body of the gas generator, the means for unsealing being disposed in the gas discharge portion of the gas generator, the means for unsealing including a piercing pin that is configured to pierce and unseal the lid, and a means for moving the piercing pin to a position to pierce the lid,wherein the means for moving includes:a spring that is configured to push and move the piercing pin from a wait position to the position to pierce;a retaining member that retains a leading end of the spring so the spring holds the piercing pin at the wait position; anda ...

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Номер записи: 42
28-04-2016 дата публикации

ASSEMBLING APPARATUS OF CURTAIN AIRBAG

Номер: US20160114758A1
Автор: CHOI Jae Ho
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An assembling apparatus of a curtain airbag in a vehicle includes an inflator and an airbag cushion. The airbag cushion includes a body part configured to be unfolded if necessary to protect a passenger, an inlet configured to transmit air from the inflator into the body part, and a first extending part having a predetermined length and extending from the inlet towards the inflator side of the inlet. Also included are at least one bracket on which the inflator is supported and at least one fixed member configured to fix the inflator, enclosing an outside of the inflator. 1. An assembling apparatus of a curtain airbag in a vehicle , the apparatus comprising:an inflator;an airbag cushion including a body part configured to be unfolded if necessary to protect a passenger, an inlet configured to transmit air from the inflator into the body part, the inlet having a body part side and an opposing inflator side, and a first extending part having a predetermined length extending from the inlet towards the inflator side;at least one bracket on which the inflator is supported; andat least one fixed member configured to fix the inflator, enclosing an outside of the inflator,wherein the at least one bracket includes a first bracket in front of the inflator and a second bracket in back of the inflator, and a first through hole is formed by a gap between the first bracket and the second bracket.2. The assembling apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first extending part of the airbag cushion penetrates the first through hole.3. The assembling apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first extending part penetrates the first through hole via a gap between the inflator and the bracket and is bent towards the body part to be fixed to the inflator by the fixed member.4. The assembling apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first extending part penetrates the first through hole via a gap between the inflator and the bracket claim 2 , an end of the first extending part is bent by a predetermined ...

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Номер записи: 43
27-04-2017 дата публикации

INFLATION GAS DEFLECTOR FOR AUTOMOTIVE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170113647A1
Автор: Miller Kenneth B.
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Disclosed is an inflation gas deflector for an automotive airbag assembly. The inflation gas deflector includes at least one layer of inorganic platelets or a multiple layer composite of at least one support layer and at least one inorganic platelet layer carried by the support layer. Also disclosed is an airbag cushion incorporating the inflation gas deflector and an automotive airbag assembly including the inflatable airbag cushion, the inflation gas deflector, and an inflator. 1. An airbag cushion comprising:a cushion portion defining an inflation cavity and inflation gas deflector comprising inorganic platelets.2. The airbag cushion of claim 1 , wherein said inorganic platelets are carried by a support layer.3. The airbag cushion of claim 2 , wherein said inorganic platelets are impregnated into said support layer claim 2 , or are carried on one or both surfaces of said support layer claim 2 , or are impregnated into said support layer and are carried on one or both surfaces of said support layer.4. The airbag cushion of claim 3 , wherein said inflation gas deflector is attached to an inner surface of said airbag cushion.5. The airbag cushion of claim 4 , wherein said cushion portion comprises:a base portion having an opening with which an inflator for delivering an inflation gas into said airbag can be coupled;a cushioning portion attached to said base portion, said base portion and cushioning portion defining an inflation chamber; andan inflation gas deflector attached to the base portion of said airbag cushion.6. The airbag cushion of claim 3 , wherein said inorganic platelets are carried on a surface of said support layer as an inorganic platelet layer and wherein said inflation gas deflector further comprises an adhesive layer disposed between said support layer and said inorganic platelet layer.7. The airbag cushion of claim 2 , wherein said support layer is selected from the group consisting of polymer film claim 2 , paper claim 2 , woven fabric and ...

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Номер записи: 44
13-05-2021 дата публикации

AIRBAG DEVICE

Номер: US20210138997A1
Автор: JANG Rae Ick
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An airbag device may include: an airbag cushion part inflated by operating gas introduced thereto; a vent part formed through the airbag cushion part, and configured to discharge the operating gas within the airbag cushion part; a cord movement prevention part mounted on one side of the vent part; and one or more tether cord parts mounted on the other side of the vent part, and configured to tighten and close the vent part while passing through the cord movement prevention part, when the airbag cushion part is deployed. 1. An airbag device comprising:an airbag cushion part inflated by operating gas introduced thereto;a vent part formed through the airbag cushion part, and configured to discharge the operating gas within the airbag cushion part;a cord movement prevention part mounted on one side of the vent part; andone or more tether cord parts mounted on the other side of the vent part, and configured to tighten and close the vent part while passing through the cord movement prevention part, when the airbag cushion part is deployed.2. The airbag device of claim 1 , wherein the cord movement prevention part has both ends fixed to the vent part claim 1 , and has an opening which is formed in such a size that the tether cord part passes through the opening.3. The airbag device of claim 2 , wherein the cord movement prevention part is formed in a semicircular ring shape.4. The airbag device of claim 1 , wherein the tether cord part has one end fixed to the vent part and the other end inserted into the cord movement prevention part claim 1 ,wherein the other end of the tether cord part tightens and closes the vent part while passing through the cord movement prevention part.5. The airbag device of claim 4 , wherein the tether cord part has a stopper mounted at the other end thereof claim 4 , and configured to prevent the tether cord part from separating from the cord movement prevention part.6. The airbag device of claim 5 , wherein the stopper has a length larger than ...

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Номер записи: 45
05-05-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus for operating a cold-gas generator for a vehicle

Номер: US20160121842A1
Автор: Karner Ruediger, Nitschke Werner, Schumacher Hartmut
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A cold gas generator for a vehicle includes a container for storing gas, and an outlet opening closed by a closure element. The apparatus for operating the cold gas generator has a first terminal for a first connecting line for providing a first operating voltage potential, and a second terminal for a second connecting line for providing a second operating voltage potential. The apparatus also has an electrical coil to actuate, in response to a coil current, a closure device for controlling a gas flow through the outlet opening, the coil being connected between the first terminal and the second terminal. The apparatus also has a firing device to open the closure element in response to a firing current, the firing device being connected between the first terminal and the second terminal. 112-. (canceled)13. An apparatus for operating a cold gas generator for a safety device for a vehicle , the cold gas generator having a container for storing gas and the container having an outlet opening for the gas closed by a closure element , comprising:a first terminal for a first connecting line for providing a first operating voltage potential, and a second terminal for a second connecting line for providing a second operating voltage potential;an electrical coil to actuate, in response to a coil current, a closure device to control a flow of gas through the outlet opening, the coil having a first coil contact and a second coil contact and being connected between the first terminal and the second terminal;a firing device to fire in response to a firing current to open the closure element, the firing device having a first firing contact and a second firing contact and being connected between the first terminal and the second terminal; anda diode having an anode contact and a cathode contact, the diode being connected between the first terminal and the second terminal.14. The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the diode and the firing device are connected in series between the ...

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Номер записи: 46
03-05-2018 дата публикации

GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20180118154A1
Автор: UKITA Shinichiro
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

The present invention provides a gas generator, including: 1. A gas generator , comprising:an ignition device disposed on the side of a first end portion of a cylindrical housing;a diffuser portion provided with a gas discharge port, welded and fixed to the cylindrical housing on the side of a second end portion axially opposite to the first end portion;a combustion chamber accommodating a gas generating agent and being arranged on the side of the first end portion;a pressurized gas chamber being filled with a gas and arranged on the side of the second end portion;a partition wall provided with a through hole in a thickness direction thereof and separating the combustion chamber from the pressurized gas chamber;a rupturable plate closing between the pressurized gas chamber and the diffuser portion; anda stopper means formed on an inner wall surface of the cylindrical housing, the stopper means stopping movement of the partition wall or reducing movement speed of the partition wall, before the partition wall collides with the diffuser portion, by coming into contact with the partition wall which moves in an axial direction upon receipt of a pressure of a combustion gas generated by combustion of the gas generating agent in the combustion chamber at the time of actuation.2. The gas generator according to claim 1 , wherein the stopper means is a reduced diameter portion in which an inner diameter of the cylindrical housing is reduced.3. The gas generator according to claim 1 , wherein the stopper means is a protruding portion protruding from the inner wall surface of the cylindrical housing.4. The gas generator according to claim 1 , wherein the stopper means is an annular member disposed on the inner wall surface of the cylindrical housing.5. The gas generator according to claim 1 , wherein the stopper means includes a combination of a protruding portion protruding from the inner wall surface of the cylindrical housing and an annular member press-fitted to the inner ...

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Номер записи: 47
04-05-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle airbag device

Номер: US20170120859A1
Автор: Akihisa Miyata, Mitsuyoshi Ohno
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A vehicle airbag device is provided, the vehicle airbag device including (1) an airbag that is folded and stowed inside an airbag case, the airbag being inflated and deployed on being supplied with gas, (2) a mid-collision gas supply section that supplies gas into the airbag during a vehicle collision, and (3) a pre-collision gas supply section that, in a case in which it has been determined prior to a vehicle collision that a vehicle collision is unavoidable, supplies gas into the airbag at a lower temperature than a temperature of gas supplied into the airbag from the mid-collision gas supply section.

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Номер записи: 48
14-05-2015 дата публикации

ACTUATOR AND VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20150130173A1
Автор: Biller Joachim, Feifel Silvia, Koeppel Karl-Heinz, Oezkan Senra
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An actuator, especially for a vehicle protection system, comprises at least one wire () variable in shape depending on temperature made from a shape memory alloy and an elongate pyrotechnical element () connected to the shape-variable wire () so that upon ignition of the pyrotechnical element () the wire () is heated and experiences a change of length. The vehicle protection system is, for example, an airbag system comprising an airbag and a regulating mechanism for the internal airbag pressure, wherein the wire () of the actuator () is connected to the regulating mechanism so that a change of shape of the wire () exerts a force on the regulating mechanism. 122-. (canceled)23141214141212. An actuator , especially for a vehicle protection system , comprising at least one wire () variable in shape depending on temperature made from a shape memory alloy and comprising an elongate pyrotechnical element () connected to the shape-variable wire () so that the wire () is heated upon ignition of the pyrotechnical element () and experiences a change of length , wherein the pyrotechnical element () is a shock tube.241214. The actuator according to claim 23 , wherein the pyrotechnical element () substantially extends over the entire length of the shape-variable wire ().25141212. The actuator according to claim 23 , wherein the wire () extends at least in portions through the pyrotechnical element () and/or at least in portions outside of the pyrotechnical element ().2614. The actuator according to claim 23 , wherein the shape-variable wire () extends in a curved claim 23 , especially helical or zigzag form at least in portions.271228. The actuator according to claim 23 , wherein the pyrotechnical element () includes heat insulation ().2814. The actuator according to claim 23 , wherein the wire () deforms upon heating so that it generates a tensile force (F).291412. The actuator according to claim 23 , wherein prior to activation of the actuator the wire () projects from one end ...

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Номер записи: 49
31-07-2014 дата публикации

Inflator with shaped charge initiator

Номер: US20140210194A1
Автор: Harold O. Horn
Принадлежит: TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc

An inflator ( 40, 40 a ) for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device ( 14 ) includes structure that defines a chamber ( 120, 120 a ) and an initiator ( 200 ) comprising a shaped charge that is actuatable to rupture the structure to open the chamber.

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Номер записи: 50
11-05-2017 дата публикации

Airbag Device

Номер: US20170129439A1
Автор: KAWAMOTO Akira, MAENISHI KAI, Nakajima Yutaka, SUMIYA TOMOHIRO, Taguchi Hiroyuki
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An airbag device for restraining an occupant even during an oblique collision and suppressing head injury values. An airbag device 100 includes: a passenger bag 112 which deploys on a front side of a passenger seat 104; a center bag 114 which deploys on an inner side in a vehicle width direction; a slit 128 which separates the passenger bag 112 and the center bag 114 from each other on a vehicle rearward side; and a tether belt 122 which which is connected to a first connecting part 124 on the center bag 114 and a second connecting part 126 on the passenger bag 112. The tether belt 122 is tensioned as the passenger bag 112 and the center bag 114 expand and deploy, and the center bag 114 restrains a side of the occupant head Ewhile being supported by the tether belt 122. 1. An airbag device for restraining an occupant on a passenger seat of a vehicle , the airbag device comprising:a passenger bag which expands upon deployment on a front side of the passenger seat;a center bag which expands upon deployment on an inner side in a vehicle width direction of the passenger bag;a slit which separates the passenger bag upon deployment from the center bag upon deployment on a vehicle rearward side; anda tether belt which has a band shape and which is connected to a first connecting part in an upper part of the center bag upon deployment on a vehicle rear side and to a second connecting part in an upper part of the passenger bag upon deployment, whereinthe tether belt is tensioned as the passenger bag and the center bag expand during the deployment such that the first connecting part and the second connecting part move in directions separating from each other, and the center bag is positioned to restrain a side of the head of the occupant while being supported by the tether belt.2. The airbag device according to claim 1 , further comprising wherein the center bag is provided so as to protrude more toward the vehicle rear side than the passenger bag upon deployment.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 51
11-05-2017 дата публикации

AIRBAG AND AIRBAG APPARATUS

Номер: US20170129447A1
Автор: FURUTA Atsushi, TAKEBAYASHI Yusuke
Принадлежит: TAKATA CORPORATION

In one embodiment, a passenger-side airbag is inflated and deployed between a passenger's seat and an instrument panel. The airbag includes an airbag body; and a patch cloth provided on an outer surface of a forward part of the airbag body. A side patch cloth provided on respective side parts of the airbag body has a slit. 1. A passenger-side airbag that is inflated and deployed between a passenger's seat and an instrument panel , the airbag comprising:an airbag body; and a patch cloth provided on an outer surface of a forward part of the airbag body,wherein a side patch cloth provided on respective side parts of the airbag body has a slit.2. The airbag according to claim 1 , wherein the slit includes a plurality of slits that are arranged on one straight line and at intervals.3. The airbag according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the airbag is inflated and deployed claim 2 , bridge parts provided between the plurality of slits are cut.4. The airbag according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the airbag is inflated and deployed claim 1 , the slit is positioned outside the instrument panel.5. The airbag according to claim 1 , wherein the side patch cloth has claim 1 , on an outer side opposite a side facing the airbag body claim 1 , a coated surface coated with a coating agent.6. The airbag according to claim 1 ,wherein the side patch cloth includes first thread and second thread that are woven orthogonally to each other, andwherein the slit extends along one of the first thread and the second thread that is at a smaller angle with respect to a sewed part where an edge of the side patch cloth on a vehicle backward side and the airbag body are sewed together.7. The airbag according to claim 1 , further comprising an upper patch cloth provided at a top part of the airbag body claim 1 ,wherein the upper patch cloth has a slit.8. An airbag apparatus comprising:an airbag that is inflated and deployed between a passenger's seat and an instrument panel, including an ...

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Номер записи: 52
21-05-2015 дата публикации

DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE HAVING MULTIPLE DEPLOYMENT PATHS

Номер: US20150137489A1
Автор: Vinton Jeff S.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.

An exemplary driver airbag module may include an inflatable cushion having a chamber that inflates up to a maximum volume. The airbag module may also have a fabric diffuser disposed within the chamber. The inflatable cushion and the fabric diffuser can be configured to deploy at least a portion of the inflatable cushion forward of a steering wheel in response to an out-of-position occupant preventing rearward expansion of the inflatable cushion up to the maximum volume. 1. A driver airbag module , comprising:an inflatable cushion having a chamber that inflates up to a maximum volume; anda fabric diffuser disposed within the chamber;wherein the inflatable cushion and the fabric diffuser are configured to deploy at least a portion of the inflatable cushion forward of a steering wheel in response to an out-of-position occupant preventing rearward expansion of the inflatable cushion up to the maximum volume.2. The driver airbag module of wherein the inflatable cushion has a rearward outer profile and a plurality of vents disposed radially inward of the rearward outer profile claim 1 , and the fabric diffuser has a plurality of apertures that are generally aligned with the vents to deploy a portion of the inflatable cushion forward of the steering wheel.3. The driver airbag module of wherein the apertures of the diffuser are configured to direct gas in a plurality of directions claim 2 , and the vents on the inflatable cushion are disposed along at least a portion of the directions in response to an out-of-position vehicle occupant preventing a full rearward expansion of the inflatable cushion.4. The driver airbag module of wherein the fabric diffuser includes a forward panel defining an inlet claim 2 , a rearward panel and a plurality of spaced apart seams interconnecting the forward and rearward panels claim 2 , with the apertures being defined between the spaced apart seams.5. The airbag of wherein the plurality of spaced apart seams includes a semicircular seam.6. ...

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Номер записи: 53
02-05-2019 дата публикации

Thrust Neutral Inflation Assembly and Methods of Use

Номер: US20190126880A1
Автор: Dwyer Jon Erik
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An inflation assembly for use within a vehicle. The inflation assembly is configured to deliver gas from a pressure source to the one or more inflatable devices. The inflation assembly includes a fitting that engages with the pressure source and receives gas from the pressure source. The fitting includes outlet ports that are oriented to direct the gas away from the fitting and into hoses that lead to one or more inflatable devices. The outlet ports are configured to release gas in outward directions such that reactive forces that are applied to the fitting by the released gas are neutralized. This prevents the pressure source from moving and potentially injuring a person or damaging the vehicle. 1. An inflation assembly comprising:a fitting configured to engage with and receive gas from a pressure source;wherein the fitting comprises a plurality of outlet ports oriented to direct the gas from the fitting radially outward away from a longitudinal axis of the fitting, the outlet ports being symmetrically disposed about the longitudinal axis; anda plurality of hoses, each one of the hoses comprising a first hose end mounted to a corresponding outlet port and an opposing second hose end spaced away from the corresponding first hose end, the hose configured to direct the gas exhausted through the corresponding outlet port away from the fitting.2. The inflation assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fitting includes a total of two outlet ports that are spaced apart by an angular distance of 180°.3. The inflation assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fitting comprises an opening through which the gas is received and a closed bottom side claim 1 , the longitudinal axis of the fitting extends through the opening and the bottom side.4. The inflation assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a valve positioned downstream from each one of the outlet ports claim 1 , each of the valves controls an amount of the gas that flows along the hose that is mounted to the outlet port.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 54
02-05-2019 дата публикации

GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20190126886A1
Автор: Kobayashi Tomoharu, UKITA Shinichiro
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

A gas generator includes, an ignition device chamber arranged on a first end side of a cylindrical housing and closed by an ignition device including an igniter, a diffuser including a gas discharge port and closing a second end side of the cylindrical housing opposite to the first end in an axial direction, a compressed gas containing chamber disposed between the diffuser and the ignition device chamber and containing therein a compressed gas as a gas source, a first rupturable plate disposed closing off the ignition device chamber and the compressed gas containing chamber from one another, and a second rupturable plate disposed closing off the compressed gas containing chamber and the diffuser from one another, a cup-shaped deflector disposed on a side of the second rupturable plate where the compressed gas containing chamber is disposed, the cup-shaped deflector including a gas passage in a peripheral surface section thereof and a fragile section on at least one of a bottom surface section thereof and the peripheral surface section, and being disposed with the bottom surface section located on a side where the first rupturable plate is disposed, with an opening covering the second rupturable plate, and with a cylindrical gap defined between the peripheral surface section and an inner peripheral wall surface of the cylindrical housing. 18-. (canceled)9. A gas generator , comprising:an ignition device chamber arranged on a first end side of a cylindrical housing and closed by an ignition device provided with an igniter;a diffuser including a gas discharge port and closing a second end side of the cylindrical housing opposite to the first end in an axial direction;a compressed gas containing chamber disposed between the diffuser and the ignition device chamber and containing therein a compressed gas as a gas source;a first rupturable plate disposed closing off the ignition device chamber and the compressed gas containing chamber from one another, and a second ...

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Номер записи: 55
18-05-2017 дата публикации

SIDE AIRBAG FOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20170136983A1
Автор: Curtis Christopher, HAENEL Felix
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A side airbag for protection for vehicle occupants includes an interior wall separating the airbag into upstream and downstream chambers and defining an opening between two chambers adjacent a lower end of the airbag. A flow deflector between the opening and an exterior vent combines with the wall to define a channel therebetween. The channel directs inflation gasses exiting the opening into an upper end of the airbag, after which the gasses must flow around an upper end of the deflector (adjacent an outlet end of the channel) before reaching the exterior vent. The resulting S-shaped flow path serves to maintain the airbag in the inflated state for a longer time and urges an outboard arm of an occupant in a forward an upward direction to reduce the likelihood that that arm may be trapped between the inflating airbag and the occupant's thorax. 120-. (canceled)21. A side airbag comprising:a wall defining upstream and downstream chambers and an opening therebetween adjacent a lower airbag end; anda deflector and between an exterior vent and the wall, defining a channel therebetween and disposed between the downstream chamber and the vent,wherein, when deployed, the airbag is arranged to extend from a hip region to beyond an upper arm region, the wall and the deflector cooperatively defining an S-shaped gas flow path.22. The side airbag of claim 21 , wherein the vent is disposed in an inboard panel of the airbag.23. The side airbag of claim 21 , wherein the vent is disposed in a third chamber defined on one side by the deflector and on another side by an edge of the airbag and connected on an open end to the downstream chamber.24. The side airbag of claim 21 , wherein the deflector is sealingly connected at one end to an edge of the airbag.25. The side airbag of claim 24 , wherein a vent side of the deflector is at an angle of less than ninety degrees to the edge of the airbag.26. The side airbag of claim 21 , wherein the airbag is defined in part by a plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 56
09-05-2019 дата публикации

GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20190135222A1
Автор: HIROOKA Masato, YAMAMOTO Koji
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

The present invention provides a gas generator, including 1. A gas generator , comprising:an outer shell housing having a top plate, a bottom plate and a circumferential wall provided with a gas discharge port;in the outer shell housing, a combustion chamber accommodating a gas generating agent, a cylindrical filter, and an ignition device disposed in a cup-shaped ignition device chamber housing;the combustion chamber being a space inside the outer shell housing excluding the cup-shaped ignition device chamber housing and the cylindrical filter;the cup-shaped ignition device chamber housing having a bottom surface, a circumferential wall and an opening and being disposed such that the bottom surface thereof faces the top plate of the outer shell housing and an end surface of the opening thereof abuts against the bottom plate of the outer shell housing;a length from an upper end surface to a lower end surface of the cylindrical filter being shorter than a distance from the top plate to the bottom plate of the outer shell housing, and the cylindrical filter being disposed along a central axis of the outer shell housing such that the upper end surface faces the top plate and the lower end surface faces the combustion chamber;a cup-shaped cover member being further disposed between the cup-shaped ignition device chamber housing and the cylindrical filter;the cup-shaped cover member having a bottom surface, a circumferential wall and an opening; andthe ignition device chamber housing, the cylindrical filter, and the cup-shaped cover member being disposed such thatan outer circumferential surface of the circumferential wall of the cover member abuts against an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical filter,the bottom surface of the ignition device chamber housing is covered, from outside, by the bottom surface of the cover member, anda gap is formed between an inner circumferential surface of the circumferential wall of the cover member and an outer ...

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Номер записи: 57
09-05-2019 дата публикации

PRESSURE WAVE GENERATING INFLATOR DEVICE WITH SLIDABLE GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20190135223A1
Автор: LANG Gregory J., Smith Bradley W.
Принадлежит: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

An inflatable restraint system inflator device having a housing defining an elongated chamber and containing an initial supply of stored inflation gas. An initiator is disposed proximate the first axial end of the housing and an operable closure is disposed proximate the second axial end of the housing. A slidable gas generator assembly is disposed within the chamber between the initiator and the closure and includes a supply of gas generant material reactable upon initiation to produce additional inflation gas. Upon actuation, the initiator and the slidable gas generator assembly cooperate to create a pressure wave to open the closure and to permit release of inflation gas. The slidable gas generator assembly slides within the elongated chamber and gas material reacts to form additional inflation gas. 1. An inflator device for an inflatable restraint system , the inflator device comprising:a housing at least in part defining an elongated chamber and having oppositely disposed first and second axial ends, the elongated chamber containing an initial supply of stored inflation gas;an initiator disposed proximate the first axial end and an openable closure disposed proximate the second axial end; anda slidable gas generator assembly disposed within the elongated chamber between the initiator and the closure, the slidable gas generator including a supply of gas generant material, the gas generant material reactable upon initiation to produce additional inflation gas;wherein upon actuation of the inflator device, the initiator and the slidable gas generator assembly are adapted to cooperate to create a pressure wave to open the closure and to permit release of inflation gas from the elongated chamber and at least a portion of the supply of the gas material reacts to form said additional inflation gas.2. The inflator device of wherein upon actuation of the inflator device claim 1 , the initiator is adapted to produce an output effective to slide the slidable gas generator ...

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Номер записи: 58
26-05-2016 дата публикации

AIR BAG APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20160144820A1
Автор: Choi Jun Yeol, Kim Tae In, LEE Chang Hyun, Shin Hyo Shub, Yoo Jae Haeng
Принадлежит:

An air bag apparatus for a vehicle includes an inflator and a main tube configured to be unfolded toward an occupant of the vehicle by a gas pressure when the inflator explodes. A support tube is coupled to one side of the main tube and configured to be unfolded by being supplied with gas from the main tube. An active vent is configured to be installed in a path which connects the main tube to the support tube and to open and close the path. A controller is configured to control an opening and closing operation of the active vent 1. An air bag apparatus for a vehicle , the apparatus comprising:an inflator;a main tube configured to be unfolded toward an occupant of the vehicle by a gas pressure when the inflator explodes;a support tube coupled to one side of the main tube and configured to be unfolded by being supplied with gas from the main tube;an active vent configured to be installed in a path which connects the main tube to the support tube and to open and close the path; anda controller configured to control an opening and closing operation of the active vent.2. The air bag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the occupant is a passenger claim 1 , the support tube is coupled to one side of the main tube in a first direction from the passenger's seat to a driver's seat claim 1 , andthe support tube unfolds toward the driver's seat when the active vent is opened.3. The air bag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the opening and closing operation of the active vent depends on a vehicle velocity.4. The air bag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the opening and closing operation of the active vent depends on whether or not the occupant wears a seat belt while the main tube is unfolded.5. The air bag apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the controller controls the active vent not to open when the vehicle velocity is equal to or less than a reference vehicle velocity when the main tube is unfolded.6. The air bag apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the controller controls the active vent not to ...

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Номер записи: 59
24-05-2018 дата публикации

HYBRID INFLATOR WITH FOAM AS A FUEL

Номер: US20180141514A1
Автор: Last Detlef, Rolf Ruckdeschel
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An inflator () is actuatable to provide inflation fluid for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device. The inflator () includes a volume of stored gas and a propellant () that is ignitable to undergo a reaction that produces reaction products. The reaction products include heat and gas that mix with the stored gas to produce a mixture of inflation fluid. The inflator () is configured to discharge the inflation fluid to inflate the protection device. The propellant () comprises an open cell foam fuel propellant (). The reaction includes a combustion reaction in which the foam fuel propellant () reacts with a gas oxidizer comprising oxygen to produce heat and gas reaction products that mix with the stored gas. 1. An inflator that is actuatable to provide inflation fluid for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device , the inflator comprising:a volume of stored gas stored at a pressure of at least 5000 psi; anda propellant that is ignitable to undergo a reaction that produces reaction products, the reaction products comprising heat and gas that mix with the stored gas to produce a mixture of inflation fluid, the inflator being configured to discharge the inflation fluid to inflate the protection device,wherein the propellant comprises an open cell foam fuel propellant, the reaction comprising a combustion reaction in which the foam fuel propellant reacts with a gas oxidizer comprising oxygen to produce heat and gas reaction products that mix with the stored gas.2. The inflator recited in claim 1 , wherein the propellant further comprises a pyrotechnic propellant comprising a chemical composition claim 1 , the reaction further comprising a self-sustaining chemical reaction in which a fuel component of the chemical composition reacts with an oxidizer component of the chemical composition to produce heat and gas reaction products that mix with the stored gas.3. The inflator recited in claim 1 , wherein the foam fuel propellant comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 60
07-05-2020 дата публикации

GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20200139925A1
Автор: KANAJI Motohiro, KOYAMA Hiroaki, MUKUNOKI Hirota ka, OHSUGI Satoshi, TSURUTA Makoto, Ueda Shinya
Принадлежит: Nippon Kayaku Kabushiki Kaisha

A gas generator includes an igniter, a cup-shaped member, and a fixing member. The cup-shaped member accommodating an enhancer agent bursts or melts at the time of activation. The fixing member fixing a filter does not burst and melt even at the time of activation. Ra and Ha satisfy a condition of Ra/Ha 1.00 where Ra represents an inner diameter of a sidewall portion of the cup-shaped member and Ha represents a distance between a top wall portion of the cup-shaped member and the igniter. The sidewall portion includes a first region surrounded by a partition wall portion of the fixing member and a second region not surrounded by the partition wall portion. The partition wall portion has an end portion arranged closer to a top plate portion than the igniter. A gas generating agent is arranged to face the top wall portion, the second region, and the partition wall portion. 1. A gas generator comprising:a housing including a cylindrical circumferential wall portion provided with a gas discharge opening and a top plate portion and a bottom plate portion which close one and the other axial ends of the circumferential wall portion, the housing containing a combustion chamber which accommodates a gas generating agent;an igniter assembled to the bottom plate portion, the igniter including an ignition portion which accommodates an ignition agent ignited at time of activation;a cup-shaped member containing an enhancer chamber which accommodates an enhancer agent, the cup-shaped member being arranged to protrude toward the combustion chamber such that the enhancer chamber faces the ignition portion, a whole portion of the cup-shaped member which defines the enhancer chamber bursting or melting by combustion of the enhancer agent with activation of the igniter;a cylindrical filter located in the housing and arranged along an inner circumferential surface of the circumferential wall portion to surround the combustion chamber; anda fixing member which fixes the filter to the ...

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Номер записи: 61
11-06-2015 дата публикации

BURSTING DIAPHRAGM, ESPECIALLY FOR AN INFLATOR, INFLATOR, AIRBAG MODULE AND VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEM

Номер: US20150158455A1
Автор: Ruckdeschel Rolf, Seidl Lorenz
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The invention relates to a bursting diaphragm () for an inflator () comprising at least one predetermined breaking contour () destroyable upon activation of the inflator (), wherein a shock wave can be generated. In accordance with the invention, the predetermined breaking contour () includes a through hole () on at least one end point (), especially on all end points (). 11410241024252727. A bursting diaphragm () for an inflator () comprising at least one predetermined breaking contour () destroyable upon activation of the inflator () , wherein a shock wave can be generated , and wherein the predetermined breaking contour () has a through hole () on at least one end point () , especially on all end points ().224. The bursting diaphragm according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined breaking contour () is C-shaped and/or double C-shaped and/or H-shaped and/or T-shaped and/or star-shaped and/or circle segment-shaped and/or cross-shaped.31426. The bursting diaphragm according to claim 1 , wherein the bursting diaphragm () has an outer contour () configured to be cap-shaped and/or semicircular.425. The bursting diaphragm according to claim 1 , wherein the through hole () has a circular shape.525. The bursting diaphragm according to claim 1 , wherein the through hole () has at least an opening width claim 1 , especially a diameter of from 0.5 to 3.0 mm claim 1 , especially from 1.0 to 2.5 mm claim 1 , especially from 1.2 to 2.0 mm claim 1 , especially of 1.4 mm.624. The bursting diaphragm according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined breaking contour () is formed by stampings and/or millings and/or notches and/or laser abrasions.71014. An inflator () comprising a bursting diaphragm () according to .8101514141110. An inflator () comprising at least one combustion chamber () filled with fuel and gas and having a discharge end claim 1 , comprising at least one igniter unit by which the fuel can be ignited claim 1 , and comprising at least one bursting diaphragm () ...

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Номер записи: 62
01-06-2017 дата публикации

FAR-SIDE AIRBAG APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FOLDING AIRBAG

Номер: US20170151923A1
Автор: GOTO Yoshiaki, MASUDA Yasushi, MATSUZAKI Yuji
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An airbag in an uninflated-and-spread form includes a rear-lower inflation portion and a front-upper inflation portion. The airbag is stored in a first vehicle seat. The vehicle seat adjacent to the first vehicle seat is a second vehicle seat. The front-upper inflation portion includes at least three bend portions, which are arranged in a flowing direction of inflation gas. A form between the uninflated-and-spread form and the storage form is a transitional form. In the transitional form, the bend portions are each bent relative to the adjacent bend portion and rolled toward the second vehicle seat relative to the rear-lower inflation portion such that the closer a bend portion is to the downstream end, the more inward the bend portion is located. In the transitional form, the upper end of the most upstream bend portion is connected to the upper end of the rear-lower inflation portion. 1. A far-side airbag apparatus comprising:an airbag, which is stored, in a storage form, in a vehicle seat, wherein the vehicle seat is one of two vehicle seats arranged in a width direction of a vehicle, and the airbag is stored in a side portion that faces the adjacent seat;a gas generator, which supplies inflation gas to the airbag in response to an impact applied to a side wall of the vehicle from a side, whereineach vehicle seat includes a headrest,one of the two vehicle seats in which the airbag is stored is a first vehicle seat,the other vehicle seat, which is adjacent to the first vehicle seat, is a second vehicle seat,the far-side airbag apparatus is configured such that the airbag is deployed and inflated forward and upward between the first and second vehicle seats to a position above the headrest of the first vehicle seat,the airbag has, in a lower part, a gas diverting passage that allows a greater amount of inflation gas from the gas generator to flow forward than upward,when spread to be flat without being filled with inflation gas, the airbag is in an uninflated-and- ...

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Номер записи: 63
23-05-2019 дата публикации

AIR BAG MECHANISM

Номер: US20190150532A1
Автор: Feldman Alex, Manor Ran, Weinstein Erez
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An apparatus for inflating an air bag of a protection device. The apparatus includes a canister including a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment is adapted to contain a compressed gas. A seal is between the first compartment and the second compartment which is adapted to seal the compressed gas inside the first compartment. The second compartment includes a two-step mechanism configured to break the seal to cause thereby an initial gas flow from the first compartment into the second compartment. The initial gas flow causes a wide opening in place of the seal to be created for rapid gas flow through the second compartment and into the air bag to rapidly expand the air bag. 1. An apparatus comprising:a canister including a first compartment and a second compartment;wherein the first compartment is adapted to contain a compressed gas;a seal between the first compartment and the second compartment adapted to seal the compressed gas inside the first compartment;wherein the second compartment includes:a moveable support adjacent to the seal and adapted to support the seal in a non-activated position; anda puncture mechanism configured to puncture the seal to cause thereby an initial gas flow from the first compartment into the second compartment, wherein the puncture mechanism includes a solenoid adapted to move a plunger, wherein the plunger is configured to initially puncture the seal to cause the initial gas flow;wherein the initial gas flow subsequent to puncture presses on and moves the moveable support to an activated position away from supporting the seal, wherein in absence of the moveable support adjacent to the seal, the seal breaks open in response to pressure and gas flow from the first compartment to the second compartment to enable rapid gas flow from the first compartment into the second compartment.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:an aperture located in a wall of the second compartment, wherein the moveable ...

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Номер записи: 64
28-08-2014 дата публикации

GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20140239623A1
Автор: FUKUMOTO Kenji, HABU Katsuya, Kobayashi Tomoharu, TOKUDA Masakazu, YAMAZAKI Masayuki
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

A gas generator includes: a pressurized gas chamber formed by a cylindrical pressurized gas chamber housing filled with a pressurized gas; a combustion chamber connected to a first end portion of the pressurized gas chamber and including an ignition device and a gas generating agent therein, a diffuser portion connected to a second end portion of the pressurized gas chamber and provided with a gas discharge port; a first rupturable plate blocking a first communication passage between the pressurized gas chamber and the combustion chamber; a second rupturable plate blocking a second communication passage between the pressurized gas chamber and the diffuser portion; and a filter disposed and positioned in the pressurized gas chamber to cover the second rupturable plate, allowing, during actuation, the combustion gas from the combustion chamber and the pressurized gas to pass therethrough and be discharged therefrom in response to rupturing the second rupturable plate. 1. A gas generator inflating an air bag , comprising:a pressurized gas chamber having an outer shell and formed by a cylindrical pressurized gas chamber housing, the pressurized gas chamber being filled with the pressurized gas;a combustion chamber connected to a first end portion of the pressurized gas chamber and including an ignition device and a gas generating agent accommodated in a combustion chamber housing;a diffuser portion connected to a second end portion of the pressurized gas chamber and provided with a gas discharge port;a first rupturable plate blocking a first communication passage between the pressurized gas chamber and the combustion chamber;a second rupturable plate blocking a second communication passage between the pressurized gas chamber and the diffuser portion; anda filter disposed and positioned in the pressurized gas chamber to cover the second rupturable plate, the filter being allowing, during actuation, the combustion gas from the combustion chamber and the pressurized gas to ...

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Номер записи: 65
14-05-2020 дата публикации

OVERIGNITING PROTECTION DEVICE, SECOND IGNITION STAGE, GAS GENERATOR AND AIRBAG MODULE

Номер: US20200148159A1
Автор: Ebner Johannes, Neumayer Hans-Peter
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The invention relates to an overigniting protection device () for a multi-stage gas generator (), comprising a combustion chamber limiting element () for limiting a combustion chamber () of a second ignition stage () of the gas generator () as well as an overigniting protection element () which is arranged on a side of the combustion chamber limiting element () remote from the combustion chamber (), wherein the overigniting protection element () covers the side of the combustion chamber limiting element () remote from the combustion chamber (), wherein the overigniting protection element () is tightly connected to the combustion chamber limiting element () via a mounting portion () and wherein the overigniting protection element () is substantially plate-shaped or completely covers the side of the combustion chamber limiting element () remote from the combustion chamber (). Furthermore, the invention relates to a second ignition stage () of a multi-stage gas generator, a gas generator () and an airbag module comprising a gas generator (). 1401034301410383430383430383442383430. An overigniting protection device () for a multi-stage gas generator () , comprising a combustion chamber limiting element () for limiting a combustion chamber () of a second ignition stage () of the gas generator () as well as an overigniting protection element () which is arranged on a side of the combustion chamber limiting element () remote from the combustion chamber () , wherein the overigniting protection element () covers the side of the combustion chamber limiting element () remote from the combustion chamber () , wherein the overigniting protection element () is tightly connected to the combustion chamber limiting element () via a mounting portion () and wherein the overigniting protection element () is substantially plate-shaped or completely covers the side of the combustion chamber limiting element () remote from the combustion chamber ().24034. The overigniting protection device ...

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Номер записи: 66
16-06-2016 дата публикации

DUAL STAGE HYBRID INFLATOR AND METHOD OF TRIGGERING THE SAME

Номер: US20160167617A1
Автор: LIN CHIA-JUNG, LIN YUN-HSIEN, TSAI LONG-MING, WANG HAN-LE, WANG TEH-HSIN
Принадлежит:

A dual-stage hybrid inflator and triggering a method thereof are provided. The dual-stage hybrid inflator includes a main casing, a central pipe, and a disc set, a first propellant chamber assembly, a second propellant chamber assembly, a pressurized gas, a first igniter assembly, a second igniter assembly and an exhaust hood. The main casing includes a bottom housing and an upper housing. The central pipe is fixed with the bottom housing and passed through the upper housing. A convective hole is disposed on the central pipe. The disc set, which is used to prevent the gas escaping from the main casing, is disposed on the top of the central pipe. The doublet propellant chamber, which is filled with different dosage of propellant, is initiated by the igniters disposed thereon in order to generate various degrees of gas depended on various degrees of collision. 1. A dual-stage hybrid inflator , comprising:a main casing comprising a bottom housing and an upper housing, the upper housing fixed at a top of the bottom housing relatively and the upper housing together with the bottom housing to form a complete sealed casing, a bottom wall of the bottom housing disposed with a first ignition hole and a second ignition hole, and a top wall of the upper housing disposed with a through hole;a central pipe being a hollow pipe, a bottom of the central pipe fixed onto the bottom housing relatively, a top of the central pipe penetrating the through hole relatively to fix with the upper housing, and a pipe wall of the central pipe having a plurality of convective holes;a disc set disposed at the top of the central pipe relatively to prevent gas escaping from the main casing, and separated from the top of the central pipe when an inner side of the disc set is pushed with a certain degree of force;a first propellant chamber assembly comprising a cushion ring and a first cup cover, wherein the cushion ring is disposed at an internal circular wall of the bottom housing relatively; a ...

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Номер записи: 67
15-06-2017 дата публикации

PYROTECHNICAL ACTUATOR FOR VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEM, ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY, VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH ACTUATOR AS WELL AS ACTUATING METHOD

Номер: US20170166161A1
Автор: Englbrecht Karl, Kolbin Vadim, Neumayer Hans-Peter, Tautschnig Georg
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The invention relates to a pyrotechnical actuator for a vehicle safety system comprising a cylinder () and a hollow piston () being displaceable relative to each other from an idle state to an activated state, wherein an igniter unit () being tightly connected to the hollow piston () is arranged inside the hollow piston (). The invention excels by the fact that in the idle state the hollow piston () is received in the cylinder () and in the activated state it protrudes at least partially from the cylinder () so that the actuator has a larger total length in the activated state than in the idle state. The invention further relates to an actuator and a vehicle safety system comprising such actuator as well as to an actuating method. 11020302020201010. A pyrotechnical actuator for a vehicle safety system comprising a cylinder () and a hollow piston () which are displaceable relative to each other from an idle state to an activated state , wherein an igniter unit () being tightly connected to the hollow piston () is arranged inside the hollow piston () , wherein the idle state the hollow piston () is received in the cylinder () and in the activated state it protrudes at least partially from the cylinder () so that the actuator has a larger total length in the activated state than in the idle state.220103031302120301210a. The actuator according to claim 1 , wherein the hollow piston () is accommodated substantially completely in the cylinder () in the idle state and the igniter unit () claim 1 , especially an igniter base () of the igniter unit () claim 1 , is tightly claim 1 , especially positively claim 1 , connected to a proximal longitudinal end () of the hollow piston () claim 1 , wherein preferably in the idle state of the actuator the igniter unit () is positioned inside a proximal axial opening () of the cylinder ().33031a. The actuator according to claim 1 , wherein the igniter unit () claim 1 , especially the igniter base () claim 1 , forms or includes an ...

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Номер записи: 68
15-06-2017 дата публикации

Hybrid inflator and vehicle safety system comprising said hybrid inflator as well as method of forming a shock wave

Номер: US20170166162A1
Автор: Detlef Last, Lorenz Seidl, Rolf Ruckdeschel
Принадлежит: TRW Airbag Systems Gmbh

The invention relates to a hybrid inflator ( 10 ) includes at least one combustion chamber ( 15 ) in which propellant charge is arranged and which has a discharge end ( 20 ), the propellant charge being formed of at least one propellant element ( 26 ), at least one igniting unit ( 12 ) by which the propellant charge can be ignited. The hybrid inflator ( 10 ) also includes at least one bursting element ( 14, 14′, 14 ″) which in the inactivated state of the hybrid inflator ( 10 ) delimits the combustion chamber ( 15 ) against a gas supply chamber ( 16 ) at the discharge end ( 20 ). The bursting element ( 14, 14′, 14 ″) and a restraint element ( 18, 18′, 18 ″) maintain the propellant charge in its position and/or the bursting element ( 14, 14′, 14 ″) and the propellant charge delimit a shock gas volume (SGV), wherein in the activated state of the hybrid inflator ( 10 ) the shock gas volume (SGV) acts on the bursting element ( 14, 14′, 14 ″) like a gas pressure spring.

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Номер записи: 69
30-05-2019 дата публикации

AIRBAG ASSEMBLY CONFIGURED TO DEPLOY FROM A SIDE WALL OF A VEHICLE TO RESIST UPWARD MOTION OF THE LEG OF AN OCCUPANT, AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190161045A1
Автор: Thomas Scott D., WHITE Brennon L.
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

An airbag assembly according to the present disclosure includes an elongated cushion and a restraint. The elongated cushion is configured to deploy from an interior side wall of a vehicle into a passenger compartment of the vehicle to resist upward motion of a leg of an occupant of the vehicle. The restraint is configured to prevent the elongated cushion from rotating upward and toward the side wall when the leg of the occupant contacts an underside surface of the elongated cushion. 1. An airbag assembly comprising:an elongated cushion configured to deploy from an interior side wall of a vehicle into a passenger compartment of the vehicle to resist upward motion of a leg of an occupant of the vehicle; anda restraint configured to prevent the elongated cushion from rotating upward and toward the side wall when the leg of the occupant contacts an underside surface of the elongated cushion.2. The airbag assembly of wherein the restraint includes a tether configured to wrap around a top surface of the elongated cushion when the elongated cushion is deployed and having opposite ends configured to be fixed relative to the side wall.3. The airbag assembly of further comprising a mounting plate to which the elongated cushion is attached claim 2 , wherein the opposite ends of the tether are fixed to the mounting plate.4. The airbag assembly of wherein the opposite ends of the tether are configured to be fixed directly to the side wall of the vehicle.5. The airbag assembly of wherein the tether is attached to at least one of the top surface of the elongated cushion claim 2 , a bottom surface of the elongated cushion claim 2 , and a side surface of the elongated cushion.6. The airbag assembly of further comprising:a housing configured to be disposed within and attached to the side wall and to contain the elongated cushion before the elongated cushion is deployed; anda door configured to conceal the elongated cushion from view when the elongated cushion is contained within the ...

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Номер записи: 70
30-05-2019 дата публикации

NESTED OVERHEAD AIRBAG SYSTEM

Номер: US20190161046A1
Автор: Thomas Scott D.
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

An overhead airbag system includes a first airbag assembly with a first inflator and a first airbag cushion. The first airbag cushion includes an occupant-facing portion, a first side portion and a second side portion. The occupant-facing portion is connected between the first side portion and the second side portion and separates the first side portion from the second side portion by a first gap. The first airbag cushion is operable in an uninflated state and an inflated state. The airbag system also includes a second airbag assembly with a second inflator and a second airbag cushion. The second airbag cushion includes an occupant-facing wall and at least one side wall. The occupant-facing wall faces away from the occupant-facing portion of the first airbag cushion and the at least one side wall is positioned between the first side portion and the second side portion of the first airbag cushion. 1. An overhead airbag system comprising:a first airbag assembly including a first inflator and a first airbag cushion, the first airbag cushion including an occupant-facing portion, a first side portion and a second side portion, the occupant-facing portion connected between the first side portion and the second side portion and separating the first side portion from the second side portion by a first gap, the first airbag cushion fluidly connected to the first inflator and operable in an uninflated state and an inflated state; anda second airbag assembly including a second inflator and a second airbag cushion, the second airbag cushion including an occupant-facing wall and at least one side wall, the occupant-facing wall facing away from the occupant-facing portion of the first airbag cushion and the at least one side wall positioned between the first side portion and the second side portion of the first airbag cushion.2. The overhead airbag system of wherein the second airbag cushion includes a first side wall and a second side wall claim 1 , the occupant-facing wall ...

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Номер записи: 71
21-05-2020 дата публикации

CURTAIN AIRBAG FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200156585A1
Автор: Yoo Jae Haeng
Принадлежит:

A curtain airbag for a vehicle may include: a main chamber installed between a headliner and a vehicle body and provided to be downwardly unfolded to the interior of the vehicle; a diffuser being provided at an inlet portion of the main chamber connected with an inflator, formed with a first outlet and a second outlet which receive and discharge gas from the inflator; and an additional chamber connected with the second outlet of the diffuser and communicated with the second outlet to receive gas from the diffuser and inflated between the headliner and the vehicle body to separate the headliner from the vehicle body. In particular, the diffuser includes a joined portion to close partially or fully the first outlet, and the diffuser increases the gas supply to the main chamber when the joined portion is opened by an internal pressure of the diffuser. 1. A curtain airbag for a vehicle , comprising:a main chamber installed between a headliner and a vehicle body and provided to be downwardly unfolded to an interior of the vehicle;a diffuser being provided at an inlet portion of the main chamber connected with an inflator, and formed with a first outlet and a second outlet which receive gas from the inflator, wherein the diffuser includes a joined portion configured to close partially or fully the first outlet, and the diffuser is configured to increase an amount of the gas supplied to the main chamber when the joined portion is opened by an internal pressure of the diffuser; andan additional chamber connected with the second outlet of the diffuser and communicated with the second outlet to receive gas from the diffuser, the additional chamber configured to be inflated between the headliner and the vehicle body and to separate the headliner from the vehicle body.2. The curtain airbag for the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the second outlet of the diffuser is formed at a portion higher than the first outlet with respect to a height direction of the vehicle.3. The curtain ...

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Номер записи: 72
02-07-2015 дата публикации

SIDE AIRBAG APPARATUS

Номер: US20150183393A1
Автор: KINO Masao, SATO Eiji
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The present invention is applied to an airbag that is divided into a first inflation chamber and a second inflation chamber by a vertical partition having a communication hole. The airbag is folded to be turned into a storage form and stored in a storage portion located in the vicinity of a side of an occupant. The airbag is turned into the storage form by being subjected to first to third folding operations. In the first folding, an upper portion of the airbag in an uninflated and deployed state is folded back away from the occupant along a folding line that is inclined to be lower toward the front end. In the second folding, the airbag is folded from the front to the rear. In the third folding, an upper portion of the airbag is folded back away from the occupant. 1. A side airbag apparatus comprising:an inflator that discharges inflation gas in response to an impact applied to a vehicle seat from a side; andan airbag, wherein a vertical partition having a communication hole,', 'an upstream-side inflation chamber that is supplied with the inflation gas from the inflator, and', 'a downstream-side inflation chamber located adjacent to and in front of the upstream-side inflation chamber,, 'the airbag includes'}the airbag is divided into at least the upstream-side inflation chamber and the downstream-side inflation chamber by the vertical partition,the inflation chamber is supplied to the downstream-side inflation chamber via the communication hole,the airbag is folded to be turned into a storage form,the airbag in the storage form is configured to be stored in a storage portion located in the vicinity of a side of an occupant seated in a vehicle seat,the airbag in the storage form is configured to be deployed and inflated forward beside the occupant by the inflation gas, and first folding in which at least one of an upper portion and a lower portion of the airbag in the uninflated and deployed state is folded back away from the occupant along a folding line that is ...

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Номер записи: 73
06-07-2017 дата публикации

WEBBING DEVICE

Номер: US20170190310A1
Автор: HASHIMOTO Haruhiko, NAKASHIMA Ryu, OKUBO Shinichi, UKITA Masaru, UMAKOSHI Tomonari
Принадлежит:

In a seatbelt device, at a time of an emergency of a vehicle, gas is supplied into a tube, and gas within the tube is supplied into a chest bag of a bag, and the chest bag is inflated and expanded. Here, at a time when gas is supplied into the tube, due to the tube being inflated between a webbing and a lower side peripheral surface of an insert-through hole of a tongue, a transverse direction other side portion of the bag is crushed by the tube, and gas that is within the chest bag passing via the transverse direction other side portion of the bag into a waist bag of the bag is limited. Therefore, the chest bag can be inflated and expanded at an early stage. 1. A webbing device comprising:a bag body that is provided at a webbing that is applied to a passenger of a vehicle, and at which are provided a supplying portion into which a fluid is supplied and an inflating portion into which the fluid, that was supplied into the supplying portion, is supplied and that is inflated; and the bag body is disposed at one side and at another side of the insert-through member,', 'the insert-through member supports the bag body at one side peripheral surface of the through-hole,', 'the fluid, that has been supplied into the supplying portion, is supplied into the inflating portion at the one side of the insert-through member, and', 'due to the fluid being supplied into the supplying portion and the supplying portion being inflated, the inflating portion is crushed between the supplying portion and another side peripheral surface of the insert-through hole, and passage of the fluid, that is within the inflating portion, from the one side toward the other side of the insert-through member, is limited., 'an insert-through member, in which is provided an insert-through hole through which the bag body is inserted, wherein'}2. The webbing device of claim 1 , wherein the supplying portion is configured to contract after supplying of fluid into the supplying portion has ended.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 74
22-07-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG

Номер: US20210221316A1
Автор: Lee Kyu Sang
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A vehicular seat cushion airbag is disclosed. The seat cushion airbag includes a first cushion, which is mounted on a seat cushion of a vehicle so as to be expanded at the rear portion of a passenger's thigh, and a second cushion, which extends from the first cushion in an upward direction of a bolster portion of the seat cushion so as to be expanded toward the lateral side surface of the passenger's thigh, wherein the first cushion is expanded at the rear portion of the passenger's thigh so as to prevent forward movement of the passenger's pelvis, and the second cushion is expanded toward the lateral side surface of the passenger's thigh so as to prevent outward spreading of the passenger's legs. 1. A vehicular seat cushion airbag comprising:a first cushion mounted on a seat cushion of a vehicle so as to be expanded upwards;a second cushion, which is positioned at an outer side of the first cushion and is expanded in an upward direction of the first cushion; anda first inflator, which is mounted on the seat cushion and generates airbag gas to be supplied to an inside of the first or second cushion.2. The vehicular seat cushion airbag according to claim 1 , further comprising a separator claim 1 , which is disposed between the first and second cushions and includes at least one vent hole claim 1 ,wherein the first and second cushion communicate with each other through the plurality of vent holes, and the airbag gas flows from one of the first and second cushions to a remaining one of the first and second cushions through the plurality of vent holes.3. The vehicular seat cushion airbag according to claim 2 , wherein the first inflator is connected to the first cushion such that the first cushion is first expanded at a time of explosion of the first inflator and the airbag gas then flows to the second cushion from the first cushion through the plurality of vent holes so as to expand the second cushion.4. The vehicular seat cushion airbag according to claim 2 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 75
21-07-2016 дата публикации

Rupturable plate and inflator using same

Номер: US20160207493A1
Автор: Masayuki Yamazaki, Tomoharu Kobayashi
Принадлежит: Daicel Corp

The present invention provides a rupturable plate in a circular shape for closing an opening of a pressurized gas-filled space in an inflator, including: a fragile portion formed in a regular polygon on one surface of the rupturable plate, the fragile portion including, first fragile portions formed by grooves forming a circumference of the regular polygon, and second fragile portions formed by grooves extending from all apexes of the regular polygon to a center of the regular polygon; a plurality of triangles formed by the first fragile portions as a base and the second fragile portions as the remaining two sides, a depth (h 1 ) of first fragile portion and a depth (h 2 ) of second fragile portion satisfying the relationship h 1 <h 2 , and at the time of rupture, the rupturable plate receiving a pressure on a rear surface opposite to the one surface provided with the fragile portion, and rupturing to a side of the one surface provided with the fragile portion.

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Номер записи: 76
18-06-2020 дата публикации

AIRBAG INCLUDING INFLATION CHAMBER

Номер: US20200189510A1
Автор: BOSIO Allen Charles, Staines Brad, van Ast Pieter Christopher, Wichmann Gerhard
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An assembly includes a seatbelt and an inflation chamber connected to the seatbelt. The inflation chamber is inflatable from an undeployed state to a deployed state. The inflation chamber includes a first inflation chamber and a second inflation chamber. The first inflation chamber is positioned above the second inflation chamber. 115.-. (canceled)16. An assembly comprising:a seatbelt;an inflation chamber connected to the seatbelt and inflatable from an undeployed state to a deployed state, the inflation chamber including a first inflation chamber and a second inflation chamber, the first inflation chamber being positioned above the second inflation chamber; andan inflator containing an inflation gas, the inflator being located in the inflation chamber.17. The assembly of claim 16 , wherein the inflator is a frangible tube.18. The assembly of claim 17 , further comprising an actuator displaceable to break the frangible tube.19. The assembly of claim 18 , wherein the actuator is in the inflation chamber.20. The assembly of claim 18 , wherein the actuator includes a roller engaged with the seatbelt claim 18 , the roller being configured to be displaced by the seatbelt when tension in the seatbelt exceeds a predetermined level.21. The assembly of claim 20 , wherein the roller slideably supports the airbag on the seatbelt.22. The assembly of claim 20 , wherein the actuator includes a second roller engaged with the seatbelt claim 20 , the seatbelt being between the roller and the second roller.23. The assembly of claim 20 , wherein the actuator includes a slot receiving the roller.24. The assembly of claim 17 , wherein the inflation gas is a compressed gas in the frangible tube.25. The assembly of claim 16 , wherein the inflator is actuatable to direct inflation gas into the first inflation chamber and inflate the airbag at the same time as the pretensioning of the seatbelt.26. The assembly of claim 16 , wherein the first and second inflation chambers are connected at a ...

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Номер записи: 77
27-07-2017 дата публикации

Igniter Assembly with Retractable Piston

Номер: US20170210334A1
Автор: Meeker Kathleen, Rea Sergio
Принадлежит: KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.

The present invention inflator () has an inflator housing (), a diffuser (), a frangible closure () and an igniter assembly (). The igniter assembly () has an igniter housing (), a squib () electrically actuated and fitted in an end of the igniter housing () and a retractable piston () affixed to the igniter housing (). Upon actuation of the squib (), the retractable piston () propels forward breaking the frangible closure () releasing gases pushing the piston () retractably back into or over the igniter housing () as the pressurized gas releases out of the diffuser (). 1201020. An igniter assembly () for releasing gas flow when assembled to an inflator () , the igniter assembly () comprising:{'b': 22', '60', '22', '50', '22, 'an igniter housing (), a squib () electrically actuated and fitted in an end of the igniter housing () and a retractable piston () affixed to the igniter housing (); and'}{'b': 60', '50', '40', '50', '22, 'wherein upon actuation of the squib () the retractable piston () propels impacting breaking a frangible closure () releasing gases pushing the piston () retractably back into or over the igniter housing ().'}220206060. The igniter assembly () of wherein the igniter assembly () has the squib () in the igniter end extending through an opening for access to electrical connectors of the squib ().3202260. The igniter assembly () of wherein the igniter housing () extends inwardly forming a chamber to hold a portion of the squib ().420502260. The igniter assembly () of wherein the retractable piston () is held in the chamber of the igniter housing () at an end opposite the squib ().5205052. The igniter assembly () of wherein the retractable piston () has a sleeve () portion sized to fit inside the chamber portion.6205254. The igniter assembly () of wherein the sleeve () portion has one or more vent holes ().7205055484052504860. The igniter assembly () of wherein the retractable piston () has an impact end () spaced a distance (d) from a rupture ...

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Номер записи: 78
09-08-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT FRAME

Номер: US20180222428A1
Автор: Yoshida Kento
Принадлежит: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle seat frame, which is attached to a vehicle body, includes: a frame body that extends along an outer frame of the vehicle seat frame, the frame body having a hollow space therein, and an airbag that is disposed in the hollow space of the frame body. The airbag is connected to a gas supply device that supplies gas into the airbag to deploy the airbag in the hollow space in a case where an impact equal to or more than a predetermined value is detected by an impact sensor. 1. A vehicle seat frame which is attached to a vehicle body , the vehicle seat frame comprising:a frame body that extends along an outer frame of the vehicle seat frame, the frame body having a hollow space therein, andan airbag that is disposed in the hollow space of the frame body,wherein the airbag is connected to a gas supply device that supplies gas into the airbag to deploy the airbag in the hollow space in a case where an impact equal to or more than a predetermined value is detected by an impact sensor.2. The vehicle seat frame according to further comprising:the impact sensor.3. The vehicle seat frame according to further comprising:the gas supply device.4. The vehicle seat frame according to claim 3 ,wherein the gas supply device is attached to the frame body.5. The vehicle seat frame according to claim 1 ,wherein an opening is provided in the frame body which allows the hollow space of the frame body to communicate with an open air.6. The vehicle seat frame according to claim 3 ,wherein the gas supply device is an inflator that generates gas when activated.7. The vehicle seat frame according to claim 6 ,wherein the vehicle seat frame is a back frame of a vehicle seat which supports a back portion of an upper body of a sitting occupant,wherein the frame body is side frames that are disposed on right and left sides of the back frame,at least one of the side frames includes a side airbag which is inflated and deployed at a space at a side of a shoulder and a chest of the sitting ...

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Номер записи: 79
09-08-2018 дата публикации

AIRBAG APPARATUS

Номер: US20180222434A1
Автор: HONDA Kensaku, Nukaya Akihiro
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An airbag apparatus includes a gas generator, and an airbag. The airbag includes a first fabric inner tube and a second fabric inner tube, both surrounding at least a gas injecting portion of the gas generator to have a double tubular shape. Common portions of the first inner tube and the second inner tube in a tubular circumferential direction are coupled to an airbag main body by a coupling portion extending in a tubular length direction, and other common portions which are separated from the common portions of the first inner tube and the second inner tube by a central angle (a central angle in a state where the airbag is only deployed and not inflated) of 70 to 180 degrees about the gas generator in the tubular circumferential direction are coupled to each other by a coupling portion extending in the tubular length direction. 1. An airbag apparatus comprising:a gas generator; andan airbag,wherein the airbag includes a first fabric inner tube and a second fabric inner tube, both surrounding at least a gas injecting portion of the gas generator to have a double tubular shape from inside to outside in this order,wherein common portions of the first inner tube and the second inner tube in a tubular circumferential direction are coupled to an airbag main body by a coupling portion extending in a tubular length direction, andwherein other common portions which are separated from the common portions of the first inner tube and the second inner tube by a central angle (a central angle in a state where the airbag is only deployed and not inflated) of 70 to 180 degrees about the gas generator in the tubular circumferential direction are coupled to each other by a coupling portion extending in the tubular length direction.2. An airbag apparatus comprising:a gas generator; andan airbag,wherein the airbag includes a second fabric inner tube and a third fabric inner tube, both surrounding at least a gas injecting portion of the gas generator to have a double tubular-shape ...

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Номер записи: 80
09-08-2018 дата публикации

CLOSING STRUCTURE FOR OPENING OF CYLINDRICAL HOUSING AND GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20180222437A1
Автор: NAKATSUKA Naoki, NAKAYASU Masayuki, TOKUDA Masakazu
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

The present invention provides a closing structure which closes, with an igniter, an opening of a cylindrical housing used in a gas generator, the cylindrical housing provided with a stepped surface formed on an inner side of a circumferential wall on the side of the opening, and a distal end circumferential wall extending from the stepped surface to the opening, the igniter having an igniter main body, and an igniter collar surrounding part of the igniter main body and having an annular plate portion with a maximum outer diameter and a circumferential wall excluding the annular plate portion, the annular plate portion including, a first annular surface facing the ignition portion of the igniter main body, a second annular surface facing the electroconductive pin of the igniter main body, and an annular circumferential surface between the first annular surface and the second annular surface, a first annular circumferential edge at the boundary between the first annular surface and the annular circumferential surface, and a second annular circumferential edge at the boundary between the second annular surface and the annular circumferential surface, and the second annular circumferential edge provided with an inclined surface in three or more locations, and the first annular surface of the igniter collar being abutted against the stepped surface of the cylindrical housing, and the annular circumferential surface and the second annular circumferential edge of the igniter collar being abutted against the distal end circumferential wall. 1. A closing structure with an igniter for an opening of a cylindrical housing , which closes , with the igniter , one of two openings at both ends of the cylindrical housing used in a gas generator ,the cylindrical housing being provided with a stepped surface formed radially on an inner side of a circumferential wall on the side of one of the two openings, and a distal end circumferential wall extending from the stepped surface to the ...

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Номер записи: 81
10-08-2017 дата публикации

SIDE AIRBAG DEVICE-INSTALLED VEHICLE SEAT

Номер: US20170225640A1
Автор: OHNO Mitsuyoshi
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A side airbag device-installed vehicle seat including: an inner bag section that extends out from a side airbag main body, past a seat front of a side frame, and to a seat width direction inner side of the side frame, and that inflates within a side section of a seatback when an internal portion of the inner bag section in communication with an inside of the side airbag main body is supplied with gas from a gas generator; and a reaction force member including a fixing portion that is fixed to the side frame, and a reaction force application portion that is interposed between the inner bag section and the side frame at the seat width direction inner side of the side frame and that applies reaction force to the inner bag section during inflation, the inner bag section being anchored to the reaction force application portion. 1. A side airbag device-installed vehicle seat comprising:a seat frame that is configured including a side frame provided inside a side section of a seatback, and that is covered by a seat pad;a side airbag main body that is stored inside the side section at a seat width direction outer side of the side frame, that is fixed to the side frame using a gas generator housed inside the side airbag main body, and that receives a supply of gas from the gas generator and inflates and deploys toward a seat front side of the side section;an inner bag section that extends out from the side airbag main body, past a seat front of the side frame, and to a seat width direction inner side of the side frame, and that inflates within the side section when an internal portion of the inner bag section in communication with an inside of the side airbag main body is supplied with gas from the gas generator; anda reaction force member including a fixing portion that is fixed to the side frame, and a reaction force application portion that is interposed between the inner bag section and the side frame at the seat width direction inner side of the side frame and that ...

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Номер записи: 82
10-08-2017 дата публикации

MULTI-CHAMBER AIRBAGS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE

Номер: US20170225788A1
Автор: Humbert Todd Joseph
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Multi-chamber airbag systems for use in aircraft and other vehicles are described herein. In some embodiments, an occupant restraint system includes a multi-chamber airbag that deploys from an occupant restraint (e.g., a lap seat belt) in an aircraft. The multi-chamber airbag can include a first portion that inflates generally upward in front of the occupant's torso, and a second portion that inflates in front of the first portion. The first portion and/or the second portion can include multiple chambers (e.g., generally cylindrical-shaped chambers) that, when inflated, provide the airbag with a shape and/or contact surfaces which can help to maintain the position of the airbag between the occupant and a strike object or hazard. In other embodiments, multi-chamber airbags configured in accordance with the present disclosure can me mounted to a structure (e.g., a monument, console, seat back, etc.) positioned generally in front of the occupant. The structure-mounted airbag can deploy generally toward the occupant in the event of a vehicle impact or other potentially harmful event to protect the occupant from impact injury. 1. A restraint system for use with a seat in an aircraft , the restraint system comprising:a web configured to be fastened around a waist of an occupant seated in the seat; andan airbag attached to the web, wherein the airbag includes a first chamber and a second chamber, separate from the first chamber.2. The restraint system of wherein the first chamber includes a first fabric enclosure and the second chamber includes a second fabric enclosure claim 1 , at least partially separate from the first fabric enclosure but in fluid communication with the first fabric enclosure.3. The restraint system of wherein the first chamber includes a first fabric enclosure and the second chamber includes a second fabric enclosure claim 1 , and wherein the first fabric enclosure is separated from the second fabric enclosure by at least a partial barrier extending ...

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Номер записи: 83
09-07-2020 дата публикации

Ejector and gas generator

Номер: US20200216011A1
Автор: Koji Yamamoto, Mikio Yabuta
Принадлежит: Daicel Corp

An ejector for ejecting a combustion product including, an igniter including an ignition charge and an ignition portion, a pyrotechnic agent, and a cup made of metal, the cup including a bottom surface and a peripheral wall, the peripheral wall being contiguous with a peripheral edge of the bottom surface and disposed to surround the ignition portion, the cup further including an accommodating space accommodating therein the pyrotechnic agent, the bottom surface of the cup including a through hole being defined by a plurality of through-hole peripheral edges, and the adjacent through-hole peripheral edges being connected together at a predetermined connection point, and the through hole including a narrow part, in which a width of the through hole defined by each of parts of the two through-hole peripheral edges of the plurality of through-hole peripheral edges decreases gradually with an increasing distance from a center of the bottom surface toward the peripheral edge of the bottom surface, and the narrow part being located closer to the peripheral edge of the bottom surface than a non-narrow part, which is defined by each of other parts of the two through-hole peripheral edges, is located.

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Номер записи: 84
16-08-2018 дата публикации

INFLATOR FILTER

Номер: US20180229687A1
Автор: Adamczyk Patrick R., Hill Blake A., Uribe Anthony C.
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A filter for an inflator includes a rolled sheet centered on an axis or three dimensionally printed as a whole and including a plurality of openings. A deflector is associated with each opening for directing inflation fluid in a non-radial direction relative to the axis. 1. A filter for an inflator comprising:a rolled sheet centered on an axis or three dimensionally printed as a whole and including a plurality of openings, a deflector being associated with each opening for directing inflation fluid in a non-radial direction relative to the axis.2. The filter recited in claim 1 , wherein the sheet is formed from expanded metal.3. The filter recited in claim 1 , wherein the sheet is rolled to form a plurality of radial layers.4. The filter recited in claim 3 , wherein the deflectors are arranged in a first pattern on a first radial layer and arranged in a second claim 3 , different pattern on a second radial layer.5. The filter recited in claim 4 , wherein the deflectors on the first radial layer have a first shape and the deflectors on the second radial layer have a second shape different from the first shape.6. The filter recited in claim 1 , wherein the deflectors direct inflation fluid circumferentially about the axis.7. The filter recited in claim 1 , wherein the deflectors direct inflation fluid axially in a direction substantially parallel to the axis.8. The filter recited in claim 1 , wherein the deflectors have a polygonal shape.9. The filter recited in claim 1 , wherein the deflectors have a curved shape.10. The filter recited in claim 1 , wherein deflectors on a first radial layer of the filter abut a second radial layer of the filter.11. The filter recited in claim 1 , wherein the inflator inflates a vehicle occupant protection device comprising at least one of a driver side air bag claim 1 , a passenger side air bag claim 1 , an inflatable side curtain claim 1 , an inflatable headliner claim 1 , an inflatable seat belt claim 1 , an inflatable knee bolster ...

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Номер записи: 85
17-08-2017 дата публикации

HYBRID INFLATOR, METHOD OF OPERATING A HYBRID INFLATOR, AIRBAG MODULE AND VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEM

Номер: US20170232923A1
Автор: Bierwirth Sebastian, Ebner Johannes, Last Detlef, Oberstarr Martin
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a hybrid inflator () comprising a combustion chamber () and a pressure gas tank (), wherein in the idle state of the hybrid inflator () an outlet opening () of the pressure gas tank () is closed by a bursting element () which in the case of function of the hybrid inflator () can be destroyed by means of a penetration element (), wherein a mixing chamber () is formed between the pressure gas tank () and the combustion chamber (). In accordance with the invention, between the combustion chamber () and the mixing chamber () at least in portions a partition wall () having a combustion chamber side () and a mixing chamber side () is formed, wherein the partition wall () includes at least one combustion chamber opening () which in the idle state of the hybrid inflator () is closed by a cover () formed on the mixing chamber side () of the partition wall (). 11020301031303210407030202070808182808510888280. A hybrid inflator () comprising a combustion chamber () and a pressure gas tank () , wherein in the idle state of the hybrid inflator () an outlet opening () of the pressure gas tank () is closed by a bursting element () which in the case of function of the hybrid inflator () can be destroyed by means of a penetration element () , with a mixing chamber () being formed between the pressure gas tank () and the combustion chamber () , wherein between the combustion chamber () and the mixing chamber () at least in portions a partition wall () having a combustion chamber side () and a mixing chamber side () is formed , wherein the partition wall () includes at least one combustion chamber opening () which in the idle state of the hybrid inflator () is closed by a cover () formed on the mixing chamber side () of the partition wall ().21088707510. The hybrid inflator () according to claim 1 , wherein the cover () is a membrane and/or film claim 1 , especially a tamping claim 1 , which is especially made from metal claim 1 , preferably from steel or ...

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Номер записи: 86
17-08-2017 дата публикации

FIRING MECHANISM

Номер: US20170232924A1
Автор: Baker Michael
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A firing mechanism () for activation of a pneumatic stored energy system having a motor () connected to a vessel () by a tether, the vessel () containing a pressurised fluid. Activation of the motor () causes the tether to wind, applying a linear force to an attachment region of the vessel, fracturing the vessel () to release the pressurised fluid thereby activating the pneumatic stored energy system.

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Номер записи: 87
13-11-2014 дата публикации

INFLATOR FOR AN AIRBAG, AN AIRBAG MODULE AND A VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH AN AIRBAG MODULE

Номер: US20140332092A1
Автор: JOHANSON Mats
Принадлежит: Autoliv Development AB

A vehicle air-bag inflator includes a container initially containing a pressurised gas and having a vent opening in a wall thereof. A rupturable element, attached to a container wall, covers the vent opening, sealing the interior of the container. The rupturable element is attached to a first support, which supports a region of the rupturable element and prevents the rupturable element from rupturing. A first support, attached to a container wall, is movable between a first and a second configuration, with respect to the container wall. In an initial configuration, a second support supports the first support and prevents the first support from moving from a first configuration to a second configuration. In a final configuration, a second support allows the first support to move from the first configuration to the second configuration. An activation mechanism moves the second support from an initial configuration to a final configuration when triggered. 1. An inflator for a vehicle air-bag , the inflator comprising:a container initially containing a pressurised gas, the container having a vent opening formed in a wall thereof;a rupturable element which covers the vent opening, substantially sealing the interior of the container, the rupturable element attached to the wall of the container;a first support which is attached to the wall of the container and movable with respect to the wall of the container between a first configuration, in which the first support supports a region of the rupturable element and prevents the rupturable element from rupturing, and a second configuration, the rupturable element being attached to the first support;a second support which, in an initial configuration, supports the first support and prevents the first support from moving from the first configuration to the second configuration, and which, in a final configuration, allows the first support to move from the first configuration to the second configuration; andan activation ...

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Номер записи: 88
30-08-2018 дата публикации

SEATBELT AIRBAG SAFETY DEVICE

Номер: US20180244233A1
Автор: Dwyer Jon Erik
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Example devices, systems and methods for airbag anti-inflation are described. An example device includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. The example device also includes a buckle retainer coupled to the first end of the elongated member. The device also includes a cutting member coupled to the second end of the elongated member. The cutting member includes a bottom section substantially perpendicular to the elongated member and a top section extending vertically from the bottom section. The cutting member also includes a through-hole defined by an interior surface of the bottom section of the cutting member and an interior surface of the top section of the cutting member. 1. A device comprising:an elongated member having a first end and a second end;a buckle retainer coupled to the first end of the elongated member; anda cutting member coupled to the second end of the elongated member, wherein the cutting member includes a bottom section substantially perpendicular to the elongated member and a top section extending vertically from the bottom section, and wherein the cutting member includes a through-hole defined by an interior surface of the bottom section of the cutting member and an interior surface of the top section of the cutting member.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the bottom section of the cutting member has a uniform thickness claim 1 , and wherein a thickness of an exterior surface of the top section of the cutting member is greater than a thickness of the interior surface of the top section of the cutting member claim 1 , thereby defining a cutting surface for the cutting member.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the interior surface of the top section of the cutting member includes a plurality of cutouts.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of cutouts are semi-circular.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cutting member is semi-circular claim 1 , such that the bottom section of the cutting member ...

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Номер записи: 89
31-08-2017 дата публикации

AIRBAG, AIRBAG DEVICE, AND AUTOMOBILE

Номер: US20170247013A1
Автор: Abe Kazuhiro, Hayakawa Shinji, MIYATA Yasuhito
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An airbag is a passenger seat airbag that inflates and deploys between a passenger seat and an instrument panel, and has side vent holes and a front vent hole. When an inflator is actuated in a state where a passenger close to the instrument panel exists, a valve cloth opens the front vent hole with the vicinity of the front vent hole away from the windshield. 1. A passenger seat airbag installed in an instrument panel in front of a passenger seat of a vehicle , the airbag comprising an airbag body;wherein an amount of gas discharged from the airbag body is variable depending on a state of contact with a windshield.2. The airbag according to claim 1 , wherein a gas discharge hole is provided on a windshield side of the airbag body.3. The airbag according to claim 2 , wherein a blocking member that blocks discharge of the gas through the gas discharge hole is provided on an outer surface side of the airbag body.4. The airbag according to claim 3 , wherein at least part of the blocking member is sandwiched between the airbag body and a windshield so that the gas discharge hole is brought into a closed state.5. The airbag according to claim 3 , wherein the blocking member is flap-like claim 3 , and a front edge thereof is sewn to the airbag.6. The airbag according to claim 5 , wherein an upper surface patch cloth is provided on an upper surface of the airbag body claim 5 , and the blocking member extends from the upper surface patch cloth.7. The airbag according to claim 3 , wherein at least a pair of edges of the blocking member are sewn to the airbag.8. An airbag device comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'bag according to , and'}an inflator that supplies gas to the airbag.9. An automobile equipped with the airbag device according to .10. The airbag according to claim 1 , wherein a gas discharge hole is provided in a part of a front surface of the airbag that is in contact with neither the windshield nor an instrument panel when the airbag ...

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Номер записи: 90
20-11-2014 дата публикации

Airbag apparatus

Номер: US20140339797A1
Автор: Daisuke Yamamura, Kensaku Honda, Koji Shibayama, Masashi Aoki, Masashi Hotta, Michiyasu Ito, Yuji Sato
Принадлежит: Toyoda Gosei Co Ltd

An inflation portion of an airbag, which is inflated by inflation gas, is partitioned into an upstream inflation portion and a downstream inflation portion via a partition member. When being tensioned in a planar manner, the partition member has a length in a longitudinal direction that is longer than a length in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. A pressure regulating valve that is closed at an early stage of a supply period of the inflation gas to the inflation portion and is opened from the middle of the supply period includes a slit-like inner opening that is provided on the partition member and extends in the transverse direction and a pair of valve body portions that are provided around the inner opening and are selectively positioned close to and separated from each other.

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Номер записи: 91
15-09-2016 дата публикации

GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20160264092A1
Автор: FUKUMOTO Kenji, Kobayashi Tomoharu, YAMAZAKI Masayuki
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

The present invention provides a gas generator in which an outer container is formed by a pressurized gas bottle and a gas generation chamber housing, and a closing member closes therebetween, a gas inflow chamber formed with a gas discharge port is provided between a gas generation chamber and a pressurized gas chamber, a partition wall provided with a rupturing member separates the gas inflow chamber from the gas generation chamber. The partition wall has a communication hole that makes communication between the gas generation chamber and the gas inflow chamber, an outer circumferential edge surface of the partition wall abuts against an inner circumferential wall surface of the outer container so as to make the partition wall movable in an axial direction, and the partition wall faces directly the closing member at a distance therefrom. The rupturing member has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the opening closed by the closing member and is formed at the partition wall so as to face directly the closing member at a distance therefrom. At a time of actuation, the partition wall moves in an axial direction while reducing a volume of the gas inflow chamber and is stopped by abutting against a step portion or a protrusion formed on the side of the gas generation chamber relative to the position where the gas discharge port is formed, the rupturing member breaks through the closing member to open a gas discharge path from the pressurized gas bottle, and the pressurized gas and the combustion gas from the gas generation chamber are discharged from the gas discharge port. 1. A gas generator , comprising:an outer container formed by a pressurized gas bottle, which forms a pressurized gas chamber filled with a pressurized gas, and a cylindrical gas generation chamber housing;a closing member closing between the pressurized gas bottle and the gas generation chamber housing; a gas generation chamber accommodating therein an ignition device and a gas ...

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Номер записи: 92
14-09-2017 дата публикации

HYBRID INFLATOR, AIRBAG UNIT AND VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH HYBRID INFLATOR AS WELL AS METHOD OF FORMING A SHOCK WAVE

Номер: US20170259775A1
Автор: Bierwirth Sebastian
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The invention relates to a hybrid inflator especially for a vehicle safety system, comprising an igniter (), a combustion chamber () including a propellant charge () which is separated from the igniter () by a first bursting element () held by a bursting element holder (), and comprising a compressed gas tank () filled with compressed gas and having at feast one discharge opening, the discharge opening being closed by a second bursting element () and the compressed gas tank () being fluid-communicated with the combustion chamber () so that the compressed gas surrounds the propellant charge (). The invention excels by the fact that the bursting element holder () at least in portions delimits an ignition chamber () containing a booster charge (), wherein a shock wave (SW) for opening the second bursting element () can be formed only when both the igniter () and the booster charge () have been ignited and, respectively, activated. The invention further deals with an airbag unit and a vehicle safety system comprising said hybrid inflator or said airbag unit. Moreover, the invention states a method of forming a shock wave within a hybrid inflator. 1. A hybrid inflator , especially for a vehicle safety system , comprising:{'b': '10', 'an igniter (),'}{'b': 16', '18', '10', '14', '13, 'a combustion chamber () including a propellant charge () which is separated from the igniter () by a first bursting element () held by a bursting element holder (), and comprising'}{'b': 20', '24', '20', '16', '18, 'a compressed gas tank () filled with compressed gas which includes at least one discharge opening, with the discharge opening being closed by a second bursting element () and the compressed gas tank () being fluid-communicated with the combustion chamber () so that the compressed gas surrounds the propellant charge (),'}{'b': 13', '30', '15', '24', '10', '15, 'wherein the bursting element holder () at least in portions delimits an ignition chamber () containing a booster charge ...

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Номер записи: 93
08-10-2015 дата публикации

PASSIVE AIR BAG VENT WITH GUIDE

Номер: US20150283971A1
Автор: Fischer Kurt F., Le Norcy Yohann, Ugarte Oscar
Принадлежит: TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.

An apparatus () for helping to protect an occupant () of a vehicle () comprises an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device () inflatable between a vehicle surface () and the vehicle occupant. A vent () has at least one opening () for releasing inflation fluid from the protection device (). The vent () has an actuated condition and a non-actuated condition. A guide tether () is connected to the vent door (). A vent tether () is connected to the protection device () and includes a guide () connected to the guide tether () such that the guide () and guide tether () are slidable relative to one another. Tension on the vent tether () applies tension to the guide tether () for actuating the vent (). The vent () is configured to be initially in the non-actuated condition upon initial deployment of the protection device (), with further deployment of the protection device () to a predetermined degree causing the vent tether () to act on the guide tether () to place the vent () in the actuated condition. 1. An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle , the apparatus comprising:an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device being inflatable between a vehicle surface and the vehicle occupant, the protection device comprising a panel having a portion presented toward the occupant when the protection device is in an inflated condition;a vent having at least one opening for releasing inflation fluid from the protection device and having an actuated condition and a non-actuated condition;a guide tether connected to the vent; anda vent tether connected to the protection device and having a guide connected to the guide tether such that the guide and guide tether are slidable relative to one another, tension on the vent tether applying tension to the guide tether for actuating the vent, wherein the vent is configured to be initially in the non-actuated condition upon initial deployment of the protection device, with further deployment of the protection device ...

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Номер записи: 94
08-10-2015 дата публикации

AIR BAG WITH ADAPTIVE VENT

Номер: US20150283972A1
Автор: Fischer Kurt F., Gould Douglas, LeNorcy Yohann, Ugarte Oscar
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An apparatus () including a protection device () has a front panel () presented towards an occupant () and is inflatable between a vehicle surface () and the occupant (). A vent () releases inflation fluid from the protection device (). The vent () has an actuated condition and a non-actuated condition prior to deployment of the protection device (). A vent tether () has a first end secured to the vent () end a second end having a releasable connection () with the protection device (). A trigger tether () has a first end connected to the front panel () and a second end connected to the protection device () at the releasable connection (). The trigger tether () Is slackened when the protection device () deploys less than a predetermined degree such that the releasable connection () remains intact to allow the vent tether () to place the vent () in the actuated condition. Deployment of the protection device () to the predetermined degree tensioning the trigger tether () to release the releasable connection () such that the vent () remains in the non-actuated condition. 1. An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle comprising:an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device having a front panel presented towards the occupant and being inflatable between a vehicle surface and the occupant;a vent for releasing inflation fluid from the protection device, the vent having an actuated condition and a non-actuated condition, the vent being in the non-actuated condition prior to deployment of the protection device;a vent tether having a first end connected to the vent and a second end having a releasable connection with the protection device; anda trigger tether having a first end connected to the front panel and a second end connected to the protection device at the releasable connection;wherein the trigger tether is slackened when the protection device deploys less than a predetermined degree such that the releasable connection remains intact to allow the ...

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Номер записи: 95
08-10-2015 дата публикации

AIRBAG APPARATUS

Номер: US20150283973A1
Автор: JANG Rae Ick
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Disclosed is an airbag apparatus, which includes: an airbag body unfolded by gas generated by an inflator during a crash of a car; two or more vents formed at one side of the airbag body; shielding parts installed so as to shield the vents, respectively; a tether configured to connect the shielding parts to each other; and a hinge part configured to make the tether be in close contact with an internal surface of the airbag body. Accordingly, the vent is shielded after a passenger collides with the airbag body, so that it is possible to minimize an injury to the neck of the passenger by maintaining a pressure inside the airbag apparatus. 1. An airbag apparatus , comprising:an airbag body expanding by gas generated by an inflator during a crash of a vehicle;two or more vents formed at portions of the airbag body;two or more curtains installed such that each of the curtains opens or blocks a corresponding one of the vents;a tether configured to connect adjacent curtains to each other; anda hinge part configured to make the tether proximate to an internal surface of the airbag body,.wherein first and second side portions of each of the curtains are sewn in a folded state, and the first side portion connected with the tether is broken by pulling the tether to close the corresponding one of the vents.2. The airbag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the curtains closes the vents in response to a force applied to the tether.35-. (canceled)6. The airbag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a closing time of the vents corresponds to a length of the tether.7. The airbag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the curtains closes the corresponding one of the vents when a passenger collides with the airbag body.8. An airbag apparatus claim 1 , comprising:an airbag body expanding by gas generated by an inflator during a crash of a vehicle;two or more vents disposed at portions of the airbag body;two or more covers installed such that each of the covers opens or closes a corresponding one of ...

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Номер записи: 96
05-10-2017 дата публикации

AIRBAG DEVICE FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT

Номер: US20170282841A1
Автор: ASANUMA Junichi, FURUNO Tsuyoshi, HAYASHI Takeki
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An airbag includes a main bag section and a center bag section deployable to protrude towards a vehicle interior out of an inboard side of the main bag section. An inboard-side member, which forms the inboard side of the main bag section, is composed of a front component and a rear component. The center bag section includes a front wall and a rear wall. The front wall is composed of a rear extended region of the front component which is disposed in such a manner as to protrude rearward out of the rear edge of the front component. The rear wall is composed of a front extended region of the rear component which protrudes forward out of the front edge of the rear component and has a generally identical outer contour to the rear extended region. The center bag section is formed by jointing outer edges of the front and rear extended regions. 1. An airbag device for a front passenger seat adapted to be mounted on an instrument panel in front of a front passenger seat of a vehicle , the airbag device comprising a housing adapted to be disposed in the instrument panel and an airbag housed in the housing in a folded-up configuration , the airbag comprising:a main bag section that is deployable in front of the front passenger seat and includes an inboard-side region deployable to face a vehicle interior and an inboard-side member that forms at least the inboard-side region;a front component that forms a front part of the inboard-side region and includes a rear extended region which protrudes rearward out of a region in a vicinity of a rear edge of the front component;a rear component that is provided separate from the front component and forms a rear part of the inboard-side region, the rear component including a front extended region which protrudes forward out of a region in a vicinity of a front edge of the rear component and has a generally identical outer contour to the rear extended region of the front component;a center bag section that is disposed on the inboard-side ...

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Номер записи: 97
05-10-2017 дата публикации

Gas generator

Номер: US20170282843A1
Автор: Kenji Fukumoto, Tomoharu Kobayashi
Принадлежит: Daicel Corp

The present invention provides a gas generator, including in a cylindrical housing, an ignition device chamber provided with an ignition device, a gas inflow chamber having a gas discharge port and a pressurized gas chamber being arranged in the above order from the first end, a rupturable plate closing between the pressurized gas chamber and the gas inflow chamber and being fixed to an annular fixing portion, a breaking device for the rupturable plate being arranged between the ignition device chamber and the gas inflow chamber, the breaking device including a base, a rod main body which extends from the base towards the rupturable plate, and an enlarged-diameter portion at a distal end of the rod main body, and during actuation, the base moving in the axial direction, the enlarged-diameter portion being positioned inside the pressurized gas chamber after punching out the rupturable plate, and the rod main body portion being positioned so as to oppose the annular fixing portion in a radial direction, a pressurized gas passing through a gas passage and then is discharged from the gas discharge port, the gas passage including a first annular passage in which a width between the enlarged-diameter portion and the annular fixing portion varies and a second annular passage between the rod main body portion and the annular fixing portion, a cross-sectional area of the second annular passage being the smallest among the cross-sectional area of the second annular passage, an area of a minimum width portion of the first annular passage and a total opening area of the gas discharge port, and Q<(A 2 −A 1 ) being satisfied when Q denotes the cross-sectional area of the second annular passage, A 1 denotes an area of the punched-out rupturable plate and A 2 denotes the area of the minimum width portion of the first annular passage.

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Номер записи: 98
05-10-2017 дата публикации

GAS GENERATOR

Номер: US20170282844A1
Автор: HANANO Teppei, Kobayashi Tomoharu
Принадлежит: Daicel Corporation

The present invention provides a gas generator including, an ignition device chamber, a gas inflow chamber, and a pressurized gas chamber being arranged from a first end fixed with an ignition device to a second end opposite thereto in a cylindrical housing, an inner circumferential wall surface of the cylindrical housing, from the ignition device chamber to the gas inflow chamber, having a first movement restricting portion, a second movement restricting portion and a stopping portion which are arranged in an axial direction at intervals in the above order so as to protrude, the second movement restricting portion having an ignition device chamber-side surface which is an inclined surface decreasing an inner diameter of the housing from the side of the ignition device chamber to the side of the gas inflow chamber and a gas inflow chamber-side surface whose angle (α1) with respect to the cylindrical housing is not more than 90 degrees, so that an axial cross-sectional shape of the second movement restricting portion is a triangle, a breaking device being arranged between the ignition device chamber and the gas inflow chamber and including a base whose outer circumferential surface abuts against an inner circumferential wall surface of the cylindrical housing and a distal end having an enlarged-diameter portion, and before actuation, the base being held between the first movement restricting portion and the second movement restricting portion, after actuation, the base being held between the surface of the second movement restricting portion whose angle al is not more than 90 degrees and the stopping portion. 1. A gas generator comprising ,a cylindrical housing having a first end whose opening is fixed with an ignition device, and a closed second end on an axially opposite side of the first end, the cylindrical housing including an ignition device chamber provided with the ignition device, a gas inflow chamber having a gas discharge port, and a pressurized gas ...

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Номер записи: 99
27-08-2020 дата публикации

Initiator for an automotive safety device

Номер: US20200269801A1
Автор: Mason Chappell Wayment
Принадлежит: Autoliv ASP Inc

An initiator assembly for an automotive safety device includes a tubular housing with a first end and a second end. A cruciform formed in the second end of the tubular housing is designed to open when the initiator fires. A pyrotechnic load is disposed within the tubular housing at the second end, the pyrotechnic load is formed to define a void comprising an open end and a tip. The void includes sides that extend from the open end to the tip and angle toward the second end of the tubular housing and angle toward a longitudinal axis of the tubular housing. The sides of the void can transition into a tip portion of the void that comprises a geometry distinct from that of the sides.

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Номер записи: 100