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Air bag assembly for restraining vehicle occupant
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-02-04
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Granted: 1989-05-16
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Expires: 2008-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A bag of an air bag assembly is fixed at a base portion thereof to a gas generator in such a manner as to enclose openings which are formed in the latter, the bag being inflated by gas which jets out through the openings perpendicularly to a direction intending toward an occupant. A self-sustained reinforcing member is mounted on the base portion of the bag and provided with a surface which faces the openings of the gas generator. Gas rushing out through the openings is intercepted and redirected toward the occupant by the surface of the reinforcing member. A space for heat insulation is defined between the outer periphery of the reinforcing member and the inner periphery of the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyoshi Honda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 02:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/23; B60R21/231; B60R21/233; B60R21/2334; B60R21/2338; B60R21/26; B60R21/261; B60R2021/23123; B60R2021/23382; B60R21/20; B60R21/217
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An air bag assembly for restraining an occupant of a vehicle and including a gas generator for generating gas and jetting the gas in a direction perpendicular to a direction which extends toward the occupant through openings which are formed in said gas generator, and a bag connected to said gas generator at a base portion of said bag in such a manner as to enclose said openings and inflatable by the gas, said air bag assembly comprising: a self-sustained reinforcing member disposed inside of said base portion of said bag and shaped such that the gas jetting out from said gas generator directly hits against said reinforcing member and is then redirected toward the occupant by said reinforcing member, said reinforcing member cooperating with said base portion of said bag to define a space therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
An air bag assembly for restraining an occupant of a vehicle and including a gas generator for generating gas and jetting the gas in a direction perpendicular to a direction which extends toward the occupant through openings which are formed in said gas generator, and a bag connected to said gas generator at a base portion of said bag in such a manner as to enclose said openings and inflatable by the gas, said air bag assembly comprising: a self-sustained reinforcing member disposed inside of said base portion of said bag and shaped such that the gas jetting out from said gas generator directly hits against said reinforcing member and is then redirected toward the occupant by said reinforcing member, said reinforcing member cooperating with said base portion of said bag to define a space therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An air bag assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said reinforcing member is made of an elastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
An air bag assembly as claimed in claim 1, further comprising cords for limiting the amount of protrusion of a central part of said bag toward the operator, said cords each being anchored to said reinforcing member.
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) | 1992-05-15 | 1992-11-14 | 1993-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-15 | 1996-11-14 | 1997-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-15 | 2000-11-14 | 2001-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |