US4101146A
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Gas bag safety device for flat steering wheel
Assignee: Volkswagen AG
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Filing: 1976-05-20
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1996-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A gas bag safety device is mounted to the spokes of a vehicle steering wheel and has storage compartments extending from the steering wheel in the direction of the steering column for holding a folded gas bag. A gas generator for inflating the gas bag is located on the hub of the steering wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Klaus Oehm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/20; B60R21/203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A safety device for mounting on a vehicle steering wheel, having a rim connected to a steering column by spokes, comprising: a gas generator disposed over said column; a gas bag container, mounted to said spokes and including compartments extending between said spokes and behind said steering wheel in the direction of said column for holding a folded gas bag; and a gas bag, arranged in a folded configuration in said compartments and across said gas generator, said gas bag being inflatable in response to gas supplied by said gas generator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A safety device for mounting on a vehicle steering wheel, having a rim connected to a steering column by spokes, comprising: a gas generator disposed over said column; a gas bag container, mounted to said spokes and including compartments extending between said spokes and behind said steering wheel in the direction of said column for holding a folded gas bag; and a gas bag, arranged in a folded configuration in said compartments and across said gas generator, said gas bag being inflatable in response to gas supplied by said gas generator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A safety device as specified in claim 1 wherein there is provided a protective cover over said gas bag container, which cover is torn open upon inflation of said gas bag.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |