US5125682A
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Impact protection device for an occupant of a motor vehicle
Assignee: Mercedes Benz Group AG
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Filing: 1991-04-04
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Granted: 1992-06-30
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Expires: 2011-04-04
Abstract
Abstract An impact protection device for an occupant of a motor vehicle having an air bag. The air bag is arranged folded up in a receptacle fixed to the vehicle and can be inflated by a filler gas. An air bag surface facing a vehicle occupant being limited in its movement towards the vehicle occupant in the center region by a restraining device. The restraining device is formed by a cover plate over the receptacle which is connected to the vehicle by short limiting straps, so that on unfolding the air bag extends around the periphery and in the direction of the vehicle occupant in front of the cover plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolfgang Hensler
- 👤 Manfred Muller
- 👤 Egon Katz
- 👤 Guido Wetzel
- 👤 Luigi Brambilla
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/23; B60R21/231; B60R21/233; B60R21/20; B60R21/215; B60R21/216; B60R21/2334; B60R21/2338; B60R2021/2161; B60R2021/23382; B60R21/203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
Impact protection device for an occupant of a motor vehicle having an air bag which is arranged folded up in a receptacle fixed to the vehicle and which can be inflated by means of a filler gas, an air bag surface facing a vehicle occupant being limited in its movement towards the vehicle occupant by a restraining device in the center region, which restraining device includes a holding part which rests against the air bag and is connected to the vehicle via limiting straps, wherein the holding part is formed by a cover plate for a receptacle for the folded up air bag, and wherein the limiting straps are limited in their length in such a way that the cover plate is covered in the direction of the vehicle occupant by the inflated air bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
Impact protection device for an occupant of a motor vehicle having an air bag which is arranged folded up in a receptacle fixed to the vehicle and which can be inflated by means of a filler gas, an air bag surface facing a vehicle occupant being limited in its movement towards the vehicle occupant by a restraining device in the center region, which restraining device includes a holding part which rests against the air bag and is connected to the vehicle via limiting straps, wherein the holding part is formed by a cover plate for a receptacle for the folded up air bag, and wherein the limiting straps are limited in their length in such a way that the cover plate is covered in the direction of the vehicle occupant by the inflated air bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Impact protection device according to claim 1, wherein the receptacle is fixed to the vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
Impact protection device according to claim 2, wherein upon the filling of the air bag, the limiting straps are dimensioned and configured so they can be stretched and then compressed again under the effect of the absorption of energy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
Impact protection device according to claim 2, wherein the limiting straps are elastically stretchable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
Impact protection device according to claim 4, wherein the air bag has an inflated shape by means of which it forms bulges that collide in front of the cover plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Impact protection device according to claim 2, wherein the cover plate is connected in planar fashion to the air bag.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
Impact protection device according to claim 6, wherein the air bag has an inflated shape by means of which it forms bulges that collide in front of the cover plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
Impact protection device according to claim 2, wherein the air bag has an inflated shape by means of which it forms bulges that collide in front of the cover plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
Impact protection device according to claim 1, wherein the cover plate is connected in planar fashion to the air bag.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
Impact protection device according to claim 1, wherein the air bag has an inflated shape by means of which it forms bulges that collide in front of the cover plate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-06-30 | 1995-12-30 | 1996-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-06-30 | 1999-12-30 | 2000-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-06-30 | 2003-12-30 | 2004-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |