公开(公告)号：US5607182A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-04

申请号：US604422

申请日：1996-02-21

申请人： James M. Nelsen ,  Larry D. Whinery ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn ,  Donald D. McBride ,  Daniel A. Luna ,  Joseph P. Holder ,  Richard J. Bliton

发明人： James M. Nelsen ,  Larry D. Whinery ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn ,  Donald D. McBride ,  Daniel A. Luna ,  Joseph P. Holder ,  Richard J. Bliton

IPC分类号： D06L1/16 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/235 ,  B60R21/237 ,  D03D1/02 ,  D06C7/02

CPC分类号： B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/235 ,  B60R2021/23382 ,  B60R2021/23576 ,  B60R2021/2358 ,  Y10T428/1362

摘要： An apparatus and method for making a low cost, self-venting, inflatable protective cushion of simple and structurally efficient design with a shape and construction that optimizes the cushion's ability to withstand inflation pressures and impact when deployed which includes a sheet defined by at least one fold line and a plurality of flap portions, each flap portion having a base edge corresponding to a fold line and at least two side edges each extending outwardly from a base edge and ultimately converging to meet each other, the flap portions being folded at the fold line(s) and being joined at corresponding side edges to define an inflatable chamber. The inflatable protective cushion and method for making same may further include a lightweight, low permeability, fabric that optimizes the cushion's ability to withstand inflation pressures and impact when deployed and minimizes the packed volume of the cushion when stored.

摘要翻译： 一种用于制造具有简单和结构有效设计的低成本，自膨胀，可充气的保护垫的装置和方法，其形状和结构优化了衬垫在展开时抵抗充气压力和冲击的能力，其包括由至少一个 折叠线和多个翼片部分，每个翼片部分具有对应于折叠线的基部边缘和至少两个侧边缘，每个侧边缘从基部边缘向外延伸并且最终会聚以彼此相遇，所述翼片部分在折叠处折叠 并且在相应的侧边缘处连接以限定可充气室。 充气保护垫及其制造方法可进一步包括重量轻，低渗透性的织物，其优化了衬垫在展开时抵抗充气压力和冲击的能力，并且在储存时最小化衬垫的包装体积。

公开(公告)号：US06283499B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-04

申请号：US09025152

申请日：1998-02-18

申请人： James M. Nelsen ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn

发明人： James M. Nelsen ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn

IPC分类号： B60R2124

CPC分类号： B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/2342 ,  B60R21/2346 ,  B60R2021/23324

摘要： The present invention relates to an inflatable occupant restraint device having an inflator, an outer bag disposed around the inflator to allow the outer bag to be filled with gas produced by the inflator, an inner bag, disposed in between the outer bag and the inflator, wherein the inner bag is made of a flexible material having at least one flow outlet in the flexible material altering the flow of gas produced by the inflator. The inner bag protects the outer bag from hot gases and particles emanating from the inflator. The inner bag may also have a pattern of stitched seams forming gas flow outlets to impart a desired flow pattern to the inflating gases.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种具有充气机的充气乘员约束装置，设置在充气机周围的外袋，以允许外袋充满由充气机产生的气体，设置在外袋和充气机之间的内袋， 其中所述内袋由柔性材料制成，所述柔性材料在所述柔性材料中具有至少一个流出口，其改变由所述充气机产生的气体的流动。 内袋保护外袋免受来自充气机的热气体和颗粒的污染。 内袋还可以具有形成气流出口的缝合缝的图案，以向充气气体赋予期望的流动图案。

公开(公告)号：US5533755A

公开(公告)日：1996-07-09

申请号：US355241

申请日：1994-12-09

申请人： James M. Nelsen ,  Larry D. Whinery ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn ,  Donald D. McBride ,  Daniel A. Luna ,  Joseph P. Holder ,  Richard J. Bliton

发明人： James M. Nelsen ,  Larry D. Whinery ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn ,  Donald D. McBride ,  Daniel A. Luna ,  Joseph P. Holder ,  Richard J. Bliton

IPC分类号： D06L1/16 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/235 ,  B60R21/237 ,  D03D1/02 ,  D06C7/02

CPC分类号： B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/235 ,  B60R2021/23382 ,  B60R2021/23576 ,  B60R2021/2358 ,  Y10T428/1362

摘要： An apparatus and method for making a low cost, self-venting, inflatable protective cushion of simple and structurally efficient design with a shape and construction that optimizes the cushion's ability to withstand inflation pressures and impact when deployed which includes a sheet defined by at least one fold line and a plurality of flap portions, each flap portion having a base edge corresponding to a fold line and at least two side edges each extending outwardly from a base edge and ultimately converging to meet each other, the flap portions being folded at the fold line(s) and being Joined at corresponding side edges to define an inflatable chamber. The inflatable protective cushion and method for making same may further include a lightweight, low permeability, fabric that optimizes the cushion's ability to withstand inflation pressures and impact when deployed and minimizes the packed volume of the cushion when stored.

摘要翻译： 一种用于制造具有简单和结构有效设计的低成本，自膨胀，可充气的保护垫的装置和方法，其形状和结构优化了衬垫在展开时抵抗充气压力和冲击的能力，其包括由至少一个 折叠线和多个翼片部分，每个翼片部分具有对应于折叠线的基部边缘和至少两个侧边缘，每个侧边缘从基部边缘向外延伸并且最终会聚以彼此相遇，所述翼片部分在折叠处折叠 线，并且在相应的侧边缘处连接以限定可充气室。 充气保护垫及其制造方法可进一步包括重量轻，低渗透性的织物，其优化了衬垫在展开时抵抗充气压力和冲击的能力，并且在储存时最小化衬垫的包装体积。

公开(公告)号：US5845928A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-08

申请号：US914250

申请日：1997-08-19

申请人： James M. Nelsen ,  Daniel A. Luna ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn

发明人： James M. Nelsen ,  Daniel A. Luna ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn

IPC分类号： B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/231

CPC分类号： B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/217

摘要： An inflatable cushion assembly for use with an inflator comprises an inflatable cushion having an inner surface, outer surface, and at least one protrusion extending from one of the inner or outer surfaces. The inflatable cushion defines an opening between the inner surface and the outer surface for receiving the inflator. An attachment member contacts the one of the inner or outer surfaces adjacent the opening and includes a groove for receiving the protrusion, the attachment member securing the inflator within the opening.

摘要翻译： 用于充气机的可充气垫组件包括具有内表面，外表面和从内表面或外表面之一延伸的至少一个突起的可充气垫。 可充气衬垫在内表面和外表面之间限定开口，用于接收充气机。 附接构件接触与开口相邻的内表面或外表面中的一个，并且包括用于接收突起的凹槽，附接构件将充气器固定在开口内。

公开(公告)号：US5687986A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-18

申请号：US579827

申请日：1995-12-28

申请人： James M. Nelsen ,  Daniel A. Luna ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn

发明人： James M. Nelsen ,  Daniel A. Luna ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn

IPC分类号： B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/231

CPC分类号： B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/217

摘要： An inflatable cushion assembly for use with an inflator comprises an inflatable cushion having an inner surface, outer surface, and at least one protrusion extending from one of the inner or outer surfaces. The inflatable cushion defines an opening between the inner surface and the outer surface for receiving the inflator. An attachment member contacts the one of the inner or outer surfaces adjacent the opening and includes a groove for receiving the protrusion, the attachment member securing the inflator within the opening.

摘要翻译： 用于充气机的可充气垫组件包括具有内表面，外表面和从内表面或外表面之一延伸的至少一个突起的可充气垫。 可充气衬垫在内表面和外表面之间限定开口，用于接收充气机。 附接构件接触与开口相邻的内表面或外表面中的一个，并且包括用于接收突起的凹槽，附接构件将充气器固定在开口内。

公开(公告)号：US5823567A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-20

申请号：US674817

申请日：1996-07-03

申请人： Vance L. Behr ,  James M. Nelsen ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn

发明人： Vance L. Behr ,  James M. Nelsen ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn

IPC分类号： B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/237

CPC分类号： B60R21/237

摘要： An apparatus and method for making an inflatable protective device made of lightweight material that can withstand the initial stress from inflation and enhance radial inflation. The device includes a cushion and an inflator port. The invention further includes several stacks of folded cushion material including a combination of full-width stacks and half-width stacks: a first full-width stack defined by one or more fan folds in a first lateral half of the cushion wherein the folds are substantially centered above a first center line and are substantially over the inflator port; a second full-width stack defined by one or more fan folds in a second lateral half of the cushion wherein the folds are substantially centered above the first center line and substantially over the inflator port in the first full-width stack; a first half-width stack defined by a plurality of fan folds in the bottom of the cushion where neither edge of each fold extends substantially over the second center line; and a second half-width stack defined by a plurality of fan folds in the top of the cushion wherein neither edge of each fold extends substantially over the second center line.

摘要翻译： 一种用于制造由轻质材料制成的可充气保护装置的装置和方法，其可承受来自膨胀的初始应力并增强径向膨胀。 该装置包括一个垫子和一个充气机端口。 本发明还包括多个折叠的缓冲材料堆叠，其包括全宽度叠层和半宽度叠层的组合：由衬垫的第一侧面半部中的一个或多个风扇折叠限定的第一全宽度堆叠，其中折叠基本上 以第一中心线为中心并且基本上在充气机口上方; 由衬垫的第二侧面半部中的一个或多个风扇折叠限定的第二全宽度堆叠，其中所述折叠基本上位于所述第一中心线上方并且基本上位于所述第一全宽度堆叠中的所述充气机端口上方; 由所述衬垫底部中的多个风扇折叠限定的第一半宽度堆叠，其中每个折叠的两个边缘都基本上在第二中心线上延伸; 以及由所述衬垫的顶部中的多个风扇折叠限定的第二半宽度堆叠，其中每个折叠的两个边缘都基本上在第二中心线上延伸。

公开(公告)号：US5482317A

公开(公告)日：1996-01-09

申请号：US82471

申请日：1993-06-28

申请人： James M. Nelsen ,  Larry D. Whinery ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn ,  Donald D. McBride ,  Daniel A. Luna ,  Joseph P. Holder ,  Richard J. Bliton

发明人： James M. Nelsen ,  Larry D. Whinery ,  Kenneth W. Gwinn ,  Donald D. McBride ,  Daniel A. Luna ,  Joseph P. Holder ,  Richard J. Bliton

IPC分类号： D06L1/16 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/235 ,  B60R21/237 ,  D03D1/02 ,  D06C7/02

CPC分类号： B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/235 ,  B60R2021/23382 ,  B60R2021/23576 ,  B60R2021/2358 ,  Y10T428/1362

摘要： An apparatus and method for making a low cost, self-venting, inflatable protective cushion of simple and structurally efficient design with a shape and construction that optimizes the cushion's ability to withstand inflation pressures and impact when deployed which includes a sheet defined by at least one fold line and a plurality of flap portions, each flap portion having a base edge corresponding to a fold line and at least two side edges each extending outwardly from a base edge and ultimately converging to meet each other, the flap portions being folded at the fold line(s) and being joined at corresponding side edges to define an inflatable chamber. The inflatable protective cushion and method for making same may further include a lightweight, low permeability, fabric that optimizes the cushion's ability to withstand inflation pressures and impact when deployed and minimizes the packed volume of the cushion when stored.

摘要翻译： 一种用于制造具有简单和结构有效设计的低成本，自膨胀，可充气的保护垫的装置和方法，其形状和结构优化了衬垫在展开时抵抗充气压力和冲击的能力，其包括由至少一个 折叠线和多个翼片部分，每个翼片部分具有对应于折叠线的基部边缘和至少两个侧边缘，每个侧边缘从基部边缘向外延伸并且最终会聚以彼此相遇，所述翼片部分在折叠处折叠 并且在相应的侧边缘处连接以限定可充气室。 充气保护垫及其制造方法可进一步包括重量轻，低渗透性的织物，其优化了衬垫在展开时抵抗充气压力和冲击的能力，并且在储存时最小化衬垫的包装体积。