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Head-protecting air bag apparatus
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp
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Filing: 1998-09-01
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Granted: 2000-12-05
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Expires: 2018-09-01
Abstract
Abstract A head-protecting air bag apparatus includes an air bag which is adapted to be fixed to a vehicle body so that the air bag extends from a pillar along a roof side rail and one of a front end and a rear end of which is fixed to an inflator. The air bag includes, at an intermediate portion thereof, a plurality of first noninflatable portions which intersect a tension line connecting the front and rear ends when the air bag is expanded, extend in a substantially vertical direction, and are located at a roof side region corresponding to the roof side rail. The air bag also includes a guide portion. The guide portion has a portion corresponding to the pillar and an extended portion extending to a first noninflatable portion of the plurality of first noninflatable portions which is adjacent to the one end.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroki Nakajima
- 👤 Choko Terazawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/23; B60R21/231; B60R21/232; B60R21/20; B60R21/213; B60R21/215
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A head-protecting air bag apparatus comprising: an air bag; and an inflator which supplies gas to said air bag, wherein said air bag comprises: a main body, attachable to a roof side rail of a vehicle body, having a peripheral edge, said main body including a plurality of first non-inflatable portions and a plurality of first inflatable portions disposed substantially parallel to each other, and a guide portion connected to said peripheral edge and integrally formed with said main body so as to allow gas supplied by said inflator to be introduced into said main body, said guide portion including an extended portion defined by a second non-inflatable portion disposed between said peripheral edge of said main body and an end of one of said plurality of first non-inflatable portions, wherein a second inflatable portion is defined by one of said first non-inflatable portions and said second non-inflatable portion, and is connected to said first inflatable portion via a bottom of the first non-inflatable portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A head-protecting air bag apparatus comprising: an air bag; and an inflator which supplies gas to said air bag, wherein said air bag comprises: a main body, attachable to a roof side rail of a vehicle body, having a peripheral edge, said main body including a plurality of first non-inflatable portions and a plurality of first inflatable portions disposed substantially parallel to each other, and a guide portion connected to said peripheral edge and integrally formed with said main body so as to allow gas supplied by said inflator to be introduced into said main body, said guide portion including an extended portion defined by a second non-inflatable portion disposed between said peripheral edge of said main body and an end of one of said plurality of first non-inflatable portions, wherein a second inflatable portion is defined by one of said first non-inflatable portions and said second non-inflatable portion, and is connected to said first inflatable portion via a bottom of the first non-inflatable portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said extended portion extends substantially parallel to the roof side rail, and said one of said plurality of first non-inflatable portions is inclined toward said extended portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said head-protecting air bag is covered by a pillar garnish and by a cover made of a material which is softer than the pillar garnish.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said cover is a roof head lining.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 2, wherein each of the other plurality of first non-inflatable portions is formed in a bow shape in which a central portion bulges toward said guide portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said head-protecting air bag is covered by a pillar garnish and by a cover made of a material which is softer than the pillar garnish.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said cover is a roof head lining.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said second inflatable portion intersects a tension line connecting a front end and a rear end of said air bag.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 8, wherein an end portion of said extended portion continuous with said one of said plurality of first non-inflatable portions is disposed in a vicinity of a fixing portion at which the roof head lining is fixed to the vehicle body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 9, wherein each of the other plurality of first non-inflatable portions is formed in a bow shape in which a central portion bulges toward said guide portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 8, wherein a shape of said air bag, when expanded, is substantially of a parallelogram.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said extended portion extends substantially parallel to the roof side rail, and said one of said plurality of first non-inflatable portions is inclined toward said extended portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 7, wherein an end portion of said extended portion continuous with said one of said plurality of first non-inflatable portions is disposed in a vicinity of a fixing portion at which the roof head lining is fixed to the vehicle body.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a shape of said air bag, when expanded, is substantially of a parallelogram.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said second inflatable portion intersects a tension line connecting a front end and a rear end of said air bag.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said first inflatable portions are formed at both front and rear sides of said plurality of first non-inflated portions.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said guide portion is provided at a pillar.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
37 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of first non-inflatable portions intersect a tension line of said air bag when said air bag is expanded, and extend in a substantially vertical direction.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
69 words
The head-protecting air bag apparatus according to claim 18, wherein each of the plurality of first non-inflatable portions which is not connected to said second non-inflatable portion is provided at an intermediate portion in a vertical direction of said main body and the gas supplied from said inflator passes through said guide portion and flows smoothly in separate upward and downward directions along said plurality of first non-inflated portions.
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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) | 2003-12-05 | 2004-06-05 | 2004-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-12-05 | 2008-06-05 | 2008-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-12-05 | 2012-06-05 | 2012-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |