公开(公告)号：US20080084049A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：US11544102

申请日：2006-10-06

Applicant: James E. Nelson

Inventor： James E. Nelson

IPC: B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/213

CPC classification number: B60R21/213 ,  B60R21/237

Abstract: A new type of inflatable cushion system in disclosed that does not need an external wrapper (or other similar feature) to maintain the cushion in the rolled configuration prior to deployment. Rather, a spot adhesive is added to an inflatable cushion as the mechanism for holding the cushion in the rolled configuration. The inflatable cushion has an inflatable region and a top edge. The spot adhesive is positioned on the top edge. This inflatable region of the inflatable cushion will also include an engagement area. In generally, the spot adhesive will engage the engagement area and holds the inflatable cushion in a rolled configuration prior to deployment. The adhesive may be double sided tape that is affixed directly to the cushion. The adhesive may also be a hook and loop fastener system, such as “Velcro” or any other suitable fastener.

Abstract translation: 公开的一种新型的可充气缓冲系统，其不需要外部包装纸（或其它类似特征），以在展开之前将衬垫保持在卷成形状中。 相反，将斑点粘合剂添加到可充气衬垫中，作为将衬垫保持在卷绕构型中的机构。 充气垫具有可膨胀区域和顶部边缘。 斑点粘合剂位于顶部边缘。 充气垫的该可充气区域还包括接合区域。 通常，斑点粘合剂将在部署之前与接合区域接合并将可充气垫保持在卷绕状态。 粘合剂可以是直接固定在衬垫上的双面胶带。 粘合剂也可以是钩和环紧固件系统，例如“Velcro”或任何其它合适的紧固件。

公开(公告)号：US20080061537A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11519534

申请日：2006-09-12

Applicant: Mark L. Enders

Inventor： Mark L. Enders

IPC: B60R21/205

CPC classification number: B60R21/206 ,  B60R2021/0051 ,  B60R2021/161

Abstract: A knee airbag system for a vehicle is disclosed. The knee airbag system may include a reaction plate having a plurality of apertures. The knee airbag system may include an airbag. The airbag may have a plurality of locations that are disposed to correspond to the plurality of apertures if the airbag is positioned for attachment to the reaction plate. The knee airbag system may also include a plurality of protrusions. The plurality of protrusions may extend through the plurality of apertures for securing the reaction plate to the airbag.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆的膝盖安全气囊系统。 膝盖气囊系统可以包括具有多个孔的反作用板。 膝盖气囊系统可以包括气囊。 如果气囊被定位成用于附接到反作用板，则气囊可以具有多个位置，其被设置成对应于多个孔。 膝盖安全气囊系统还可以包括多个突起。 多个突起可以延伸穿过多个孔，用于将反作用板固定到气囊。

公开(公告)号：US07331604B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-19

申请号：US11122407

申请日：2005-05-05

Applicant: Gregory J Lang ,  Kenneth J. Clark ,  William D. Staheli

Inventor： Gregory J Lang ,  Kenneth J. Clark ,  William D. Staheli

IPC: B60R21/26

CPC classification number: B60R21/26

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for covering a weld line and structures used to cover a weld line. Embodiments of the method comprise covering a weld line, such as the weld line between components of an airbag inflator structure, with a protective sleeve. This allows jagged edges and whiskers created during the welding process to be covered. The protective sleeve may comprise an annular structure adapted to be fitted over the weld line.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于覆盖焊接线和用于覆盖焊接线的结构的方法。 该方法的实施例包括将覆盖线（例如气囊充气机结构的部件之间的焊接线）与保护套筒相覆盖。 这样可以覆盖在焊接过程中产生的锯齿边缘和晶须。 保护套可以包括适于装配在焊接线上的环形结构。

公开(公告)号：US20080018085A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11489035

申请日：2006-07-19

Applicant: Gunter K. Clute

Inventor： Gunter K. Clute

IPC: B60R21/18 ,  B60R22/46

CPC classification number: B60R21/18 ,  B60R22/4619 ,  B60R22/4628 ,  B60R2022/4642

Abstract: An airbag integrated into a belt portion of a seat belt assembly for a motor vehicle seat belt system. The seat belt assembly includes seat belt webbing forming the lap belt portion and a shoulder belt portion and a spool assembly engaging the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt webbing. The seat belt assembly incorporates a gas driven pretensioner system incorporating at least one gas generator connected to the spool assembly and the belt airbag.

Abstract translation: 一种集成到用于机动车辆安全带系统的座椅安全带组件的皮带部分中的气囊。 座椅安全带组件包括形成腰带部分的安全带织带和与安全带织带的肩带部分接合的肩带部分和卷轴组件。 安全带组件包括气体驱动预紧器系统，其包括连接到卷轴组件和皮带安全气囊的至少一个气体发生器。

公开(公告)号：US07318602B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-15

申请号：US11374237

申请日：2006-03-13

Applicant: Timothy A. DePottey ,  Melissa Ziolo ,  David W. Schneider ,  Charles Sherwin ,  David J. Green

Inventor： Timothy A. DePottey ,  Melissa Ziolo ,  David W. Schneider ,  Charles Sherwin ,  David J. Green

IPC: B60R21/276

CPC classification number: B60R21/276 ,  B60R21/2171 ,  B60R2021/26029 ,  F42B39/20

Abstract: Enhanced airbag modules and associated methods are provided. An airbag module according to the invention may have a cushion with an inflatable protection zone and a flexible venting tube coupled to the inflatable protection zone. A closure mechanism may be used to compress the flexible venting tube against an anchoring member, such as a housing of the airbag module or a vehicle feature, until venting through the flexible venting tube is needed. The closure mechanism may then be actuated, for example, by igniting a pyrotechnic within a specially designed bolt of the closure mechanism. The bolt may, for example, have a bore with a pyrotechnic initiator molded-in-place within the bore. The bolt may fracture to open the closure mechanism, thereby permitting inflation gas to flow out of the inflatable protection zone via the flexible venting tube.

Abstract translation: 提供了增强的安全气囊模块和相关方法。 根据本发明的安全气囊模块可以具有带有可充气保护区的缓冲垫和联接到可充气保护区的柔性排气管。 可以使用闭合机构来压靠柔性排气管抵靠固定构件，例如气囊模块的壳体或车辆特征，直到需要通过柔性排气管的通气。 然后可以例如通过点燃闭合机构的特别设计的螺栓内的烟火来致动闭合机构。 螺栓可以例如具有在孔内模制成就位的烟火引发器的孔。 螺栓可能断裂以打开闭合机构，从而允许膨胀气体通过柔性排气管从充气保护区域流出。

公开(公告)号：US07316417B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-08

申请号：US10881629

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: Anthony M. Young ,  Scott Jackson ,  Paul Dinsdale

Inventor： Anthony M. Young ,  Scott Jackson ,  Paul Dinsdale

IPC: B60R21/26

CPC classification number: B60R21/272 ,  B60R21/274

Abstract: An inflator device including a pressure vessel forming a gas storage chamber having contents including a supply of stored pressurized gas. The pressure vessel forms a gas exit opening at a first end of the pressure vessel. An initiator assembly includes an initiator cover that extends through a sidewall of the pressure vessel at a first end portion of the pressure vessel, such that at least a portion of the initiator cover extends radially inwardly into the gas storage chamber. An initiator is positioned within the initiator cover, and produces a discharge effective to rupture a rupturable closure element normally covering the gas exit opening to allow flow of at least a portion of the gas storage chamber contents through the gas exit opening. A first radial aperture formed in the initiator cover is positioned at a direct discharge distance with respect to the closure element to focus the initiator discharge at the closure element to rupture the closure element. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the inflator device also includes a supply of gas-generating pyrotechnic material contained within the gas storage chamber, wherein at least a portion of the supply of gas-generating pyrotechnic material is reactable to produce a product gas. A second aperture is formed in the initiator cover, and is in reaction initiation communication with the supply of gas-generating pyrotechnic material.

Abstract translation: 一种充气装置，包括形成具有包含储存加压气体供应的内容物的储气室的压力容器。 压力容器在压力容器的第一端形成气体出口。 引发器组件包括引发器盖，其在压力容器的第一端部处延伸穿过压力容器的侧壁，使得起始器盖的至少一部分径向向内延伸到气体存储室中。 起动器定位在起动器盖内，并且产生有效地破裂通常覆盖气体出口的可破裂封闭元件的放电，以允许至少一部分气体储存室内容物流过气体出口。 形成在起动器盖中的第一径向孔相对于封闭元件定位成直接放电距离，以将引发器放电聚焦在闭合元件处以破坏闭合元件。 在本发明的一个优选实施例中，充气机装置还包括包含在气体储存室内的气体产生烟火材料的供应，其中产生气体的烟火材料的供应的至少一部分可反应以产生产物气体。 在引发器盖中形成第二孔，并且与产生气体的烟火材料的供应反应开始连通。

公开(公告)号：US20070296190A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：US11472260

申请日：2006-06-21

Applicant: Brett Hussey ,  Ivan Mendenhall ,  Roger Bradford

Inventor： Brett Hussey ,  Ivan Mendenhall ,  Roger Bradford

IPC: B60R21/26 ,  C06B45/10

CPC classification number: C06D5/06 ,  B60R21/2644 ,  C06B45/00

Abstract: A gas generant for an inflatable restraint device (for example, an airbag system for a vehicle) is a monolithic compressed solid that has a linear burn rate of greater than or equal to about 1.6 inches per second at a pressure of about 3,000 pounds per square inch. The gas generant can be in the form of an annular disk having a plurality of apertures. The gas generant may be substantially free of binder and may have a low initial surface area which progressively increases during burning. The gas generant provides a gas generation profile that improves restraint of vehicle occupants, including those occupants that are out-of-position. Additionally, the shaped gas generant decreases occupant exposure to toxic effluent combustion products and solid respirable particulates.

Abstract translation: 用于充气约束装置（例如，用于车辆的气囊系统）的气体发生器是整体式压缩固体，其在约3,000磅/平方英寸的压力下具有大于或等于约1.6英寸/秒的线性燃烧速率 英寸。 气体发生剂可以是具有多个孔的环形盘的形式。 气体发生剂可以基本上不含粘合剂，并且可能具有在燃烧期间逐渐增加的低初始表面积。 气体发生器提供气体生成轮廓，其改善了车辆乘员的限制，包括那些不在位的乘员。 此外，成形气体发生剂减少了对有毒流出物燃烧产物和固体可呼吸颗粒的乘客暴露。

公开(公告)号：US07290812B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-06

申请号：US11132804

申请日：2005-05-19

Applicant: Bradley W. Smith ,  David W. Parkinson

Inventor： Bradley W. Smith ,  David W. Parkinson

IPC: B60R19/21

CPC classification number: B60R19/40 ,  B60R19/34 ,  B62D21/15 ,  F16F7/126

Abstract: An impact energy management system for absorbing or displacing kinetic energy during a collision. The system includes a housing defining a chamber and a contact element disposed at least partially within the chamber and longitudinally movable therein. At least a first load bearing pin is disposed between the energy adsorbing member and the housing. Prior to the collision, the contact element is disposed in an impact position, and upon the collision, the contact element moves within the chamber and the first pin deforms a segment of at least one of the housing or contact element, thereby reducing the force of the impact by transferring energy into the deformation.

Abstract translation: 用于在碰撞期间吸收或移动动能的冲击能量管理系统。 该系统包括限定腔室的壳体和至少部分地设置在腔室内并在其中纵向移动的接触元件。 至少第一承载销设置在能量吸附构件和壳体之间。 在碰撞之前，接触元件设置在冲击位置，并且在碰撞时，接触元件在腔室内移动，并且第一销使壳体或接触元件中的至少一个的段变形，由此减小 通过将能量转移到变形中的影响。

公开(公告)号：US07261682B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US10721143

申请日：2003-11-25

Applicant: Jesse R. Crookston ,  Brian Fulmer ,  Olivier Bastien

Inventor： Jesse R. Crookston ,  Brian Fulmer ,  Olivier Bastien

IPC: B31B1/52

CPC classification number: B60R21/232 ,  B60R21/237

Abstract: Folding methods and patterns for folding an inflatable curtain airbag cushion for use in vehicles are provided. The folding patterns and methods of the invention assist in preventing failure of inflatable curtain airbag cushions by reducing the stress placed on specific regions of the longitudinal fill chambers of the cushions. These methods result in proper airbag deployment with reduced rates of cushion failure, thus providing reliable protection to vehicle occupants.

Abstract translation: 提供用于折叠用于车辆的充气帘式气囊垫的折叠方法和图案。 本发明的折叠图案和方法通过减少放置在垫子的纵向填充室的特定区域上的应力来帮助防止充气帘式气囊垫的故障。 这些方法导致适当的安全气囊部署，减少了缓冲失效率，从而为车辆乘客提供了可靠的保护。

公开(公告)号：US20070176408A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11342782

申请日：2006-01-30

Applicant: Gunter Clute

Inventor： Gunter Clute

IPC: B60R22/20 ,  B60R22/46

CPC classification number: B60R22/46 ,  B60R22/105 ,  B60R2022/4685

Abstract: A safety restraint system for a vehicle is disclosed. The safety restraint system has a seat belt webbing for restraining an occupant of the vehicle, a seat belt retractor, a deflector, a height adjuster, a latch plate deflector, a buckle and a communication link. The seat belt retractor mounted to a first structural member of the vehicle for securing the seat belt to the vehicle and allowing protraction and retraction of the seat belt. The retractor has at least two load limiting modes. The deflector receives the seat belt webbing and directs the seat belt webbing across the shoulder of the occupant. The height adjuster secures the deflector to a second structural member of the vehicle. The deflector is positionable between at least two locations along the height adjuster. The latch plate deflector receives the seat belt webbing and redirects the seat belt webbing across the lap of the occupant. The buckle receives and removably secures the latch plate deflector when the seat belt is in use by the occupant. The communication link is attached at a first end adjacent the height adjuster and at a second end to the retractor for switching the retractor from at least one load limiting mode to another.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆的安全约束系统。 安全限制系统具有用于限制车辆乘员的安全带织带，安全带卷收器，偏转器，高度调节器，闩锁板偏转器，带扣和通信连杆。 安装在车辆的第一结构构件上的安全带卷收器用于将座椅安全带固定到车辆上并允许安全带的伸出和缩回。 牵开器具有至少两个负载限制模式。 导流板接收安全带安全带，并将安全带安全带穿过乘员的肩膀。 高度调节器将偏转器固定到车辆的第二结构构件。 偏转器可沿着高度调节器定位在至少两个位置之间。 闩锁板偏转器接收安全带织带并且将安全带织带重新定位在乘员的膝盖上。 当乘员使用安全带时，带扣可接收并可拆卸地固定闩锁板偏转器。 通信链路在与高度调节器相邻的第一端处附接，并且在第二端附接到牵开器，用于将牵开器从至少一个负载限制模式切换到另一端。