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EP0800967A2
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Variable mass flow airbag module
Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
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Filing: 1997-03-05
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2017-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A variable mass flow airbag module includes a housing (10) having gas discharge ports in direct communication with an airbag to be inflated for rapidly inflating the airbag and adapted to receive gas from a pyrotechnic inflator, stored gas or hybrid inflator, or other type of inflator. The housing has a vent opening (14a) which is controlled by a valve (24) to vent a controlled variable amount of gas to achieve a desired mass flow of gas into the airbag to provide a desired level of energy absorption capability for optimizing occupant protection.
Inventors
- 👤 Davin G. Saderholm
- 👤 Daniel R. Leininger
- 👤 Kevin E. Hauppa
- 👤 Ian C. Faye
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-28 00:05
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/20; B60R21/217; B60R21/2171; B60R21/26; B60R21/276; B60R2021/2765
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
An airbag module, comprising: a housing in communication with an inflatable airbag; gas supply means for said housing for rapidly supplying gas for inflating said airbag; vent means in a wall of said housing; and valve means movable between a first position closing off said vent means and a second position for opening said vent means for venting a portion of said inflation gas supplied in said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
The airbag module of claim 1, including: means for moving said valve means out of said first position toward said second position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The airbag module of claim 1, including: electronically controlled actuator means for moving said valve means out of said first position toward said second position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The airbag module of claim 1, wherein: said valve means includes a gate slidably mounted on said housing wall from said first position covering said vent opening toward said second position uncovering said vent opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
126 words
A variable mass flow, airbag module system for use in a vehicle comprising: an airbag module, said airbag module including a housing in communication with an inflatable airbag; gas supply means for said housing for rapidly providing inflation gas for inflating said airbag; vent means in a well of said housing; and valve means movable between a first position closing off said vent means and a second position for opening said vent means for venting a portion of said gas supplied in said housing; valve actuator means for operatively controlling said valve means; and electronic control means for controlling both said gas supply means and said valve actuator means, said electronic control means being responsive to multiple sensed inputs for selectively activating said valve actuator means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A variable mass flow, airbag module system as recited in claim 5, wherein; said valve actuator means includes an electric motor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A variable mass flow, airbag module system as recited in claim 6, wherein; said valve actuator means includes a gear driven by said motor in driving engagement with said valve means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A variable mass flow, airbag module system as recited in claim 5, wherein; said electronic control means is coupled to multiple sensors that provide said multiple sensed inputs, and said multiple sensors monitoring predetermined conditions of the vehicle.
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