US3810653A
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Motor vehicles equipped with gas cushion
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1971-05-21
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1991-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A motor vehicle equipped with gas cushions arranged on the inside of the vehicle which are adapted to be inflated for the protection of the vehicle passengers in case of a collision by means of a gas stored in tanks and released by the ignition of blast cartridges initiated by deceleration measuring devices whereby the containers and blast cartridges are arranged outside of the vehicle passenger space itself, for example, in the engine space, and/or in the luggage space.
Inventors
- 👤 G Schiesterl
- 👤 H Wulf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/20; B60R21/164; B60R21/26; B60R21/261; B60R2021/2612
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A gas cushion safety device for use in motor vehicles comprising a plurality of gas cushion means for protecting vehicle passengers during collision, said plurality being arranged in an uninflated condition with one gas cushion means disposed in front of each vehicle passenger seat, and being inflatable; at least one container means disposed outside said passenger compartment for containing gas to inflate at least one of said gas cushion means; at least one blasting cartridge means, operatively connected to and disposed together with said container means, for causing gas to be released from said container means, such that at least one gas cushion means is inflated, each of said container means and cartridge means being provided with sound iNsulation; deceleration measuring means for controlling said blasting cartridge means upon collisions; means for conducting released gas within existing structural parts of said vehicle from said container means to at least one said gas cushion means; contact means disposed in each vehicle passenger seat for controlling the gas cushion means disposed there in front when said seat is occupied during collisions; and valve means opening out of said passenger compartment for reducing pressure within said passenger compartment when said gas cushion means is inflated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A gas cushion safety device for use in motor vehicles comprising a plurality of gas cushion means for protecting vehicle passengers during collision, said plurality being arranged in an uninflated condition with one gas cushion means disposed in front of each vehicle passenger seat, and being inflatable; at least one container means disposed outside said passenger compartment for containing gas to inflate at least one of said gas cushion means; at least one blasting cartridge means, operatively connected to and disposed together with said container means, for causing gas to be released from said container means, such that at least one gas cushion means is inflated, each of said container means and cartridge means being provided with sound iNsulation; deceleration measuring means for controlling said blasting cartridge means upon collisions; means for conducting released gas within existing structural parts of said vehicle from said container means to at least one said gas cushion means; contact means disposed in each vehicle passenger seat for controlling the gas cushion means disposed there in front when said seat is occupied during collisions; and valve means opening out of said passenger compartment for reducing pressure within said passenger compartment when said gas cushion means is inflated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A safety device according to claim 1, wherein at least one container means and cartridge means are arranged in one of the engine compartment and the luggage compartment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A safety device according to claim 1, wherein said means for conducting are hoses.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A safety device according to claim 1, wherein one of said existing structural parts is an outer column for a steering spindle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A safety device according to claim 1, wherein said means for conducting is provided with sound insulation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A safety device according to claim 1, wherein one container means is provided for several gas cushion means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A safety device according to claim 6, wherein said one container means is provided for all of the gas cushion means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A safety device according to claim 6, wherein said one container means is disposed with two blasting cartridge means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A safety device according to claim 6, wherein each container means, cartridge means and deceleration measuring means together form a structural unit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A safety device according to claim 6, wherein said contact means is series-connected with a respective cartridge means, which contact means is closed when the vehicle passenger seat is occupied.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A safety device according to claim 1, wherein said valve means are constituted by sealing lips.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A safety device according to claim 11, wherein said valve means open toward the atmosphere on the outside of the vehicle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A safety device according to claim 11, wherein said valve means open into other compartments of the vehicle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
A safety device according to claim 1, wherein each container means, cartridge means and deceleration measuring means together form a structural unit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
158 words
A gas cushion safety device for use in motor vehicles comprising a plurality of gas cushion means for protecting vehicle passengers during collisions, said plurality being arranged in an uninflated condition in the passenger compartment of said vehicle with one gas cushion means disposed in front of each vehicle passenger seat, and being inflatable upon collisions; means for inflating said plurality of gas cushion means upon collisions, said means for inflating including at least one container means for providing gas to inflate at least one of said gas cushion means, and at least one blasting cartridge means operatively connected to said container means for causing the release of gas from said container means, each of said container means and cartridge means being provided with sound insulation; and switch means disposed in each vehicle passenger seat for controlling the means for inflating, such that only gas cushion means disposed in front of occupied passenger seats are inflated upon collision.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
158 words
A gas cushion safety device for use in motor vehicles comprising a plurality of gas cushion means for protecting vehicle passengers during collisions, said plurality being arranged in an uninflated condition in the passenger compartment of said vehicle with one gas cushion means disposed in front of each vehicle passenger seat, and being inflatable upon collisions; means for inflating said plurality of gas cushion means upon collisions, said means for inflating including at least one container means for providing gas to inflate at least one of said gas cushion means, and at least one blasting cartridge means operatively connected to said container means for causing the release of gas from said container means, each of said container means and cartridge means being provided with sound insulation; and switch means disposed in each vehicle passenger seat for controlling the means for inflating, such that only gas cushion means disposed in front of occupied passenger seats are inflated upon collision.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
A safety device according to claim 15, further including sensor means, operatively connected to said means for inflating and said switch means, for activating said means for inflating upon sensing collisions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
A safety device according to claim 15, wherein said switch means is connected in series with said means for inflating.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
44 words
A safety device according to claim 15, wherein said switch means is connected in series between said at least one blasting cartridge means and said sensor means, such that when a respective vehicle passenger seat is unoccupied, the corresponding gas cushion means remains uninflated.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
A safety device according to claim 15, further comprising valve means opening out of sAid passenger compartment for reducing pressure within said passenger compartment when said gas cushion means is inflated.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
A safety device according to claim 15, wherein said container means is disposed outside the passenger compartment.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
A safety device according to claim 20, wherein said blasting cartridge means is disposed together with said container means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
23 words
A safety device according to claim 15, wherein said gas cushion means is connected with said container means by a means for conducting.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
A safety device according to claim 22, wherein said means for conducting includes existing structural parts of said vehicle.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
A safety device according to claim 23, wherein said existing structural parts include an outer column for a steering spindle.
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