发明授权
- 专利标题: Inflatable tubular knee bolster
- 专利标题(中): 充气管状膝盖垫
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申请号: US08861122申请日: 1997-05-21
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公开(公告)号: US06336653B1公开(公告)日: 2002-01-08
- 发明人: Gershon Yaniv , David J. Romeo , Dirk J. Hardtmann
- 申请人: Gershon Yaniv , David J. Romeo , Dirk J. Hardtmann
- 主分类号: B60R2122
- IPC分类号: B60R2122
摘要:
This invention is an Inflatable Tubular Bolster (ITB) which prevents or limits injury to an occupant of a motor vehicle due to a frontal or semi-frontal crash. In particular, the invention protects the front seat occupant's legs and lower torso by providing a cushioned barrier that absorbs impact energy and restricts the occupant's lower body from moving forward and into or underneath the instrument panel and toward the foot well. This invention can be effective in any vehicle where an occupant's lower body is subject to crash injury from a dashboard, instrument panel, or similar structure.