US5865462A
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Inflatable restraint for a vehicle occupant
Assignee: Joyson Safety Systems Inc
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Filing: 1997-09-18
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Granted: 1999-02-02
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Expires: 2017-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A restraint comprises an inflatable curtain and a deployment member. The deployment member can be an inflatable tube within a braided tube or an elastic member. The deployment member is attached to the inflatable curtain and on receipt of a signal the member deploys the curtain into an occupant protection position in the event of a crash. The restraint is particularly intended for location on one side of a vehicle to provide protection against side impacts.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen Leonard Robins
- 👤 David James Cundill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/23; B60R21/231; B60R21/2334; B60R21/2338; B60R21/232; B60R2021/23386; B60R21/23184; B60R21/239
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An inflatable restraint for a vehicle occupant comprising an inflatable curtain and a deployment member for moving the curtain into an occupant protection position wherein the deployment member is a resilient member which is held in an extended state under tension by a solenoid operated latch when the inflatable curtain is in an un-deployed state and the tension on the deployment member is released to deploy the inflatable curtain, said solenoid is operable by means of a pressure sensor connected to inflating means for inflating the inflatable curtain.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
An inflatable restraint for a vehicle occupant comprising an inflatable curtain and a deployment member for moving the curtain into an occupant protection position wherein the deployment member is a resilient member which is held in an extended state under tension by a solenoid operated latch when the inflatable curtain is in an un-deployed state and the tension on the deployment member is released to deploy the inflatable curtain, said solenoid is operable by means of a pressure sensor connected to inflating means for inflating the inflatable curtain.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The inflatable restraint of claim 1 having more than one deployment member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An inflatable restraint of claim 2 wherein the deployment members are connected by structural members to provide structural rigidity to the curtain upon deployment thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The inflatable restraint of claim 1 wherein the curtain has strengthening ribs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The inflatable restraint of claim 1 wherein the curtain has inflatable tubes which are inflatable before the remainder of the curtain.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An inflatable restraint of claim 1 wherein the curtain has an inflatable guide member for directing the curtain away from an obstruction in a vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
93 words
A vehicle having installed therein an inflatable restraint for a vehicle occupant comprising an inflatable curtain and a deployment member for moving the curtain into an occupant protection position wherein the deployment member is a resilient member which is held in an extended state under tension by a solenoid operated latch when the inflatable curtain is in an un-deployed state and the tension on the deployment member is released to deploy the inflatable curtain, said solenoid is operable by means of a pressure sensor connected to inflating means for inflating the inflatable curtain.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
93 words
A vehicle having installed therein an inflatable restraint for a vehicle occupant comprising an inflatable curtain and a deployment member for moving the curtain into an occupant protection position wherein the deployment member is a resilient member which is held in an extended state under tension by a solenoid operated latch when the inflatable curtain is in an un-deployed state and the tension on the deployment member is released to deploy the inflatable curtain, said solenoid is operable by means of a pressure sensor connected to inflating means for inflating the inflatable curtain.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A vehicle according to claim 7 in which the inflatable curtain is located along one whole side of the interior of the vehicle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A vehicle according to claim 7 in which one inflatable restraint is located at the front on one side of the interior of the vehicle and a second curtain is located at the rear on said side of the interior of the vehicle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A vehicle according to claim 7 in which the inflatable curtain is located in a slot in a roof rail of the vehicle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A vehicle according to claim 7 in which the inflatable curtain is located in a slot in a door pillar of the vehicle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
A vehicle according to claim 7 in which the inflatable curtain is located in a slot in a roof rail of the vehicle and in a slot in a door pillar of the vehicle.
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