公开(公告)号：US09566935B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14776876

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Paul Hicken ,  Daisuke Sato

IPC: B60R21/232 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/2342 ,  B60R21/237 ,  B60R21/213 ,  B60R21/233

CPC classification number: B60R21/232 ,  B60R21/213 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/2342 ,  B60R21/237 ,  B60R2021/23386

Abstract: An airbag assembly may include an inflatable curtain airbag with a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The inflatable curtain may have a first protection zone and a second protection zone that inflates forward or rearward of the first protection zone to provide enhanced protection. The second protection zone may be double-folded against the first protection zone so that, during deployment, the second protection zone pivots to unfold relative to the first protection zone. Attachment features such as tack stitching may be used to secure the folded portions together. The tack stitching may be designed to break during deployment of the airbag such that the first protection zone inflates first, followed by a proximal portion of the second protection zone, and then by a distal portion of the second protection zone.

Abstract translation: 安全气囊组件可以包括具有收起配置和展开配置的可充气帘式安全气囊。 可膨胀帘可以具有第一保护区和第二保护区，其使第一保护区向前或向后膨胀以提供增强的保护。 第二保护区域可以相对于第一保护区域进行双折叠，使得在展开期间，第二保护区域相对于第一保护区域枢转以展开。 可以使用诸如钉缝的附接特征来将折叠部分固定在一起。 所述定位缝合可以被设计成在展开气囊期间断裂，使得第一保护区域先膨胀，随后是第二保护区域的近侧部分，然后是第二保护区域的远端部分。

公开(公告)号：US09533652B1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14799302

申请日：2015-07-14

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Donald James Paxton ,  Jamel Belwafa

IPC: B60R21/239 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/233

CPC classification number: B60R21/239 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R2021/23308 ,  B60R2021/23324 ,  B60R2021/2395

Abstract: An airbag can include a first cushion portion that defines a first inflatable chamber and a second cushion portion that is connected to the first cushion portion and defines a second inflatable chamber. The first inflatable chamber can receive inflation gas from an inflator to expand the first cushion portion, and the second cushion portion can receive inflation gas from the first inflatable chamber to expand the second cushion portion. A one-directional valve permits inflation gas to flow from the first inflatable chamber to the second inflatable chamber and restricts backflow of inflation gas from the second inflatable chamber to the first inflatable chamber.

Abstract translation: 安全气囊可以包括限定第一可充气室的第一缓冲部分和连接到第一缓冲部分并限定第二可充气室的第二缓冲部分。 第一可充气室可以从充气器接收膨胀气体以膨胀第一缓冲部分，并且第二缓冲部分可以接收来自第一可充气室的膨胀气体以使第二缓冲部分膨胀。 单向阀允许膨胀气体从第一可充气室流动到第二可充气室，并且限制充气气体从第二可充气室向第一可充气室的回流。

公开(公告)号：US09440614B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US14610523

申请日：2015-01-30

Applicant: Jeffrey D. Williams

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Williams

IPC: B60R21/26 ,  B60R21/264 ,  B60R21/261

CPC classification number: B60R21/264 ,  B60R21/261 ,  B60R2021/26076

Abstract: An airbag module assembly includes a module housing that defines a storage chamber. A thrust neutral inflator device is at least in part disposed within the storage chamber. The inflator device releases airbag inflation gas within the storage chamber in a cross-car manner. In specific embodiments, the cross-car release of the airbag inflation gas involves substantially all the airbag inflation gas being released at an angle of no more than ±60° and preferably at an angle of no more than ±50° from horizontal when viewed in a top planar view of the inflator device disposed within the housing.

Abstract translation: 安全气囊模块组件包括限定存储室的模块壳体。 推力中性充气装置至少部分地设置在储存室内。 充气机装置以交叉车的方式释放储存室内的气囊充气气体。 在具体实施例中，气囊膨胀气体的十字架释放涉及基本上所有的气囊膨胀气体以与水平方向不大于±60°并且优选地不超过±50°的角度被释放，当从 设置在壳体内的充气机装置的俯视平面图。

公开(公告)号：US09434339B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14469913

申请日：2014-08-27

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： John Witt ,  Frank Fontana ,  Kevin Hixenbaugh

IPC: B60R21/18 ,  B60R22/12 ,  B60R21/261

CPC classification number: B60R21/18 ,  B60R22/12 ,  B60R2021/2612

Abstract: A restraint device for restraining an occupant in a vehicle includes a belt, an inflator, a gas guide, and a flexible tether. The belt includes a first layer, a second layer, and a seal between the first and second layers. The first and second layers extend from a first end of the belt to a second end of the belt. The seal cooperates with the first and second layers to form an inflatable portion of the belt. The inflator is operable to provide pressurized gas. The gas guide has a first end placed over an outlet of the inflator and a second end extending into the inflatable portion of the belt. The flexible tether secures the gas guide to the belt.

Abstract translation: 用于限制乘员在车辆中的约束装置包括皮带，充气机，气体引导件和柔性系绳。 带包括第一层，第二层和在第一层和第二层之间的密封。 第一和第二层从带的第一端延伸到带的第二端。 密封件与第一和第二层配合以形成带的可充气部分。 充气机可操作以提供加压气体。 气体引导件具有放置在充气器的出口上方的第一端和延伸进入带的可充气部分的第二端。 柔性系绳将气体引导件固定到皮带上。

公开(公告)号：US09394005B1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14621254

申请日：2015-02-12

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Mark L. Enders

IPC: B60J9/00 ,  B62D21/15 ,  B62D25/08

CPC classification number: B62D21/152 ,  B60R19/00 ,  B60R2019/002 ,  B60R2019/007

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for deflecting a vehicle wheel away from a foot well to reduce the chances for intrusion into the foot well during certain collisions, such as foot well intruding impact events. In some embodiments, the system may comprise an expandable structure comprising a rigid material. The expandable structure may be configured to be positioned in a wheel well of a vehicle and may be configured to actuate from a first, contracted configuration to a second, expanded configuration, and to deflect a vehicle wheel away from a foot well of the vehicle during an impact event to reduce the chances of the vehicle wheel entering the foot well during the impact event. The system may further comprise an inflator configured to deliver a fluid to the expandable structure during actuation so as to expand the expandable structure from the first configuration to the second configuration.

Abstract translation: 用于使车轮偏离脚井的装置，方法和系统，以减少在某些碰撞期间入侵到井口中的机会，例如脚井侵入冲击事件。 在一些实施例中，系统可以包括包括刚性材料的可膨胀结构。 可膨胀结构可以被配置为定位在车辆的车轮井中，并且可以被构造成从第一收缩构造致动到第二膨胀构造，并且在车辆的脚部孔处偏离车轮离开车辆的脚部孔 这是一个影响事件，以减少在撞击事件期间车轮进入脚井的机会。 该系统还可以包括充气机，其构造成在致动期间将流体输送到可膨胀结构，以便将可膨胀结构从第一构型扩展到第二构型。

公开(公告)号：US09376084B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-28

申请号：US14099928

申请日：2013-12-07

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： ChangSoo Choi ,  David W. Schneider ,  Hylus Ranjit Raj Jayakar ,  Harry H. Park ,  Christina R. Morris

IPC: B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R2021/0004 ,  B60R2021/23308 ,  B60R2021/23332

Abstract: An airbag can include a first cushion portion that defines a first inflatable chamber and a second cushion portion that is connected to the first cushion portion and defines a second inflatable chamber. The first inflatable chamber can receive inflation gas from an inflator to expand the first cushion portion and the second cushion portion can receive inflation gas from the first inflatable chamber to expand the second cushion portion. In some arrangements, a temporary fastener may maintain the second cushion portion in a compact state during expansion of the first cushion portion.

Abstract translation: 安全气囊可以包括限定第一可充气室的第一缓冲部分和连接到第一缓冲部分并限定第二可充气室的第二缓冲部分。 第一充气室可以从充气器接收膨胀气体以膨胀第一缓冲部分，并且第二缓冲部分可以接收来自第一可充气室的膨胀气体以膨胀第二缓冲部分。 在一些布置中，临时紧固件可以在第一缓冲部分的膨胀期间将第二缓冲部分保持在紧凑的状态。

公开(公告)号：US09340174B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14686612

申请日：2015-04-14

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Donald Paxton ,  David Keyser

IPC: B60R21/231

CPC classification number: B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/237 ,  B60R2021/23533

Abstract: Apparatus and methods, and systems relating to flat panel airbag cushions that may be particularly useful in connection with passenger-side airbag systems. Some embodiments may comprise a first panel and a second panel having a larger cross-sectional area than the first panel in an unfolded state. The second panel may comprise a first set of pleats and a second set of pleats configured such that, upon inflation of the airbag cushion, the first set of pleats and the second set of pleats unfold to define a three-dimensional airbag cushion. The second panel may be sewn or otherwise attached to the first panel about a periphery of the two panels.

Abstract translation: 与平板气囊垫有关的装置和方法以及与乘客侧气囊系统相关的特别有用的系统。 一些实施例可以包括在展开状态下具有比第一面板更大的横截面面积的第一面板和第二面板。 第二面板可以包括第一组褶皱和第二组褶皱，其构造成使得在气囊垫膨胀时，第一组褶皱和第二组褶皱展开以限定三维气囊垫。 第二面板可以围绕两个面板的周边缝合或以其他方式附接到第一面板。

公开(公告)号：US09313934B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US13834868

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Autoliv ASP Inc.

Inventor： Xueru Ding ,  Richard Leung

IPC: H05K9/00 ,  G01S7/02 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S13/93

CPC classification number: H05K9/0015 ,  G01S7/023 ,  G01S7/032 ,  G01S13/931 ,  Y10T29/49155

Abstract: An electronic module and method of making an electronic module include a printed circuit board (PCB) having a surface, at least one conductive trace being formed on the surface. A housing element for mechanically mating with the PCB includes at least one mating surface aligned with the conductive trace on the PCB when the PCB and the housing element are mechanically mated, the mating surface comprising a plurality of alternating protrusions and spaces between the protrusions. An electrical gasket is formed on the mating surface of the housing element such that the electrical gasket conforms with the protrusions and spaces on the mating surface of the housing element and is disposed between the mating surface of the housing element and the conductive trace on the surface of the PCB when the housing element and the PCB are mechanically mated, such that the electrical gasket provides an electromagnetic interference (EMI) seal between the mating surface of the housing element and the conductive trace on the first surface of the PCB.

Abstract translation: 电子模块和制造电子模块的方法包括具有表面的印刷电路板（PCB），在表面上形成至少一个导电迹线。 用于与PCB机械地配合的壳体元件包括至少一个与PCB上的导电迹线对准的配合表面，当PCB和壳体元件机械配合时，配合表面包括突起之间的多个交替突起和间隔。 电气垫圈形成在壳体元件的配合表面上，使得电垫片与壳体元件的配合表面上的突起和空间一致，并且设置在壳体元件的配合表面和表面上的导电迹线之间 当外壳元件和PCB机械地配合时，电气垫圈在壳体元件的配合表面和PCB的第一表面上的导电迹线之间提供电磁干扰（EMI）密封。

公开(公告)号：US09308930B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US13441084

申请日：2012-04-06

Applicant: Bill Bostick ,  Gregory Hamman ,  Eugene Kahn ,  Richard Matsu

Inventor： Bill Bostick ,  Gregory Hamman ,  Eugene Kahn ,  Richard Matsu

IPC: G05G1/10 ,  B62D1/06 ,  B62D1/04

CPC classification number: B62D1/046 ,  B62D1/08 ,  Y10T74/20834 ,  Y10T74/2087

Abstract: A steering wheel is provided that may include a central member, a rim, a structural member, a switch-frame and a switch assembly. The rim may be spaced apart from the central member. The structural member may extend between the central member and the rim. The switch-frame may be secured relative to the structural member and may include first, second, and third members cooperating to define an opening. The first member may be disposed between the central member and the rim and may extend laterally across the structural member. The second and third members may be spaced apart from each other and may extend from the first member toward the rim. The switch assembly may be mounted to the switch-frame and may at least partially extend through the opening.

Abstract translation: 提供方向盘，其可以包括中心构件，轮辋，结构构件，开关框架和开关组件。 边缘可以与中心构件间隔开。 结构构件可以在中心构件和边缘之间延伸。 开关框架可以相对于结构构件固定，并且可以包括协作以限定开口的第一，第二和第三构件。 第一构件可以设置在中心构件和边缘之间，并且可以横向延伸穿过结构构件。 第二和第三构件可以彼此间隔开并且可以从第一构件朝向边缘延伸。 开关组件可以安装到开关框架并且可以至少部分地延伸穿过开口。

公开(公告)号：US09272682B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US14091224

申请日：2013-11-26

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Xiaohong Wang ,  Takayuki Makioka

IPC: B60R21/232 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/2338

CPC classification number: B60R21/232 ,  B60R2021/0009 ,  B60R2021/23316 ,  B60R2021/23386 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: An airbag assembly may include an inflatable curtain airbag with a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The inflatable curtain may have a first chamber and a second chamber that inflates forward of the first chamber. The second chamber may be separated from the first chamber by a non-inflating region. The non-inflating region may have a width selected such that in-plane bending of the inflatable curtain occurs during deployment. The in-plane bending may position the second chamber lower than the first chamber such that the second chamber overlaps a significant portion of a door adjacent to the inflatable curtain. Forward and rearward portions of the non-inflating region may be attached together to form a fold that decreases the width of the non-inflating region, thereby enhancing the in-plane bending. The second chamber may also bend out-of-plane relative to the first chamber to help provide protection in small overlap collision situations.

Abstract translation: 安全气囊组件可以包括具有收起配置和展开配置的可充气帘式安全气囊。 可膨胀帘可以具有第一室和第二室，其在第一室的前方充气。 第二腔室可以通过非充气区域与第一腔室分离。 非膨胀区域可以具有选定的宽度，使得在展开期间发生充气帘幕的面内弯曲。 平面内弯曲可以将第二室定位成低于第一室，使得第二室与邻近可膨胀帘的门的重要部分重叠。 非充气区域的前部和后部可以附接在一起以形成减小非膨胀区域的宽度的褶皱，从而增强面内弯曲。 第二腔室也可以相对于第一腔室弯曲成平面，以帮助在小的重叠碰撞情况下提供保护。