公开(公告)号：US6036222A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-14

申请号：US154068

申请日：1998-09-16

Applicant: Francis Joseph Holmes ,  James Lloyd Webber

Inventor： Francis Joseph Holmes ,  James Lloyd Webber

IPC: B60R21/203 ,  B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/26 ,  B60R21/263 ,  B60R21/22

CPC classification number: B60R21/2171 ,  B60R21/2035 ,  B60R2021/26058 ,  B60R2021/2633

Abstract: A driver air bag module is provided that is attachable to the steering wheel of an automotive vehicle and includes dual cylindrical inflators mounted to a base plate to which an air cushion enclosing cover is attached. The inflators are retained in recesses defined between an inflator retainer and the base plate which provide means for directing gas from the inflators into the air cushion. The assembly utilizes relatively inexpensive cylindrical inflators which may be operated together for maximum pressure inflation of the air cushion or singly for a lesser pressure inflation where operation of the air cushion at a lower pressure is desired.

Abstract translation: 提供了可附接到机动车辆的方向盘的驾驶员安全气囊模块，并且包括安装到附接有气垫包围盖的基板的双圆柱形充气机。 充气机被保持在限定在充气器保持器和底板之间的凹部中，该凹部提供用于将气体从充气器引导到气垫中的装置。 该组件使用相对便宜的圆柱形充气机，其可以一起操作以使气垫的最大压力膨胀，或者单独地用于较低压力的充气，其中期望在较低压力下运行气垫。

公开(公告)号：US5762359A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-09

申请号：US725149

申请日：1996-10-02

Applicant: James Lloyd Webber ,  Robert Raymond Niederman ,  Francis Joseph Holmes

Inventor： James Lloyd Webber ,  Robert Raymond Niederman ,  Francis Joseph Holmes

IPC: B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/203 ,  B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/2035 ,  B60R21/217

Abstract: An air bag module and steering wheel assembly includes an air bag module and a steering wheel. The air bag module includes a base plate, an air bag attached to the base plate, and a cover having downwardly extending side walls loosely connected to the base plate while leaving the cover free for manual removal from the base plate, yet being sufficiently sturdy for transporting and storing of the module. The steering wheel includes an upstanding capture plate forming a vertically extending wall surrounding a receiving area. The capture plate engages the side walls of the cover when the module is inserted into the receiving area and captures the side walls of the cover between the base plate and the capture plate such that the cover is anchored to the base plate for withstanding the forces of air bag inflation.

Abstract translation: 气囊模块和方向盘组件包括气囊模块和方向盘。 气囊模块包括基板，附接到基板的气囊和具有松散地连接到基板的向下延伸的侧壁的盖，同时使盖免于从基板手动移除，但是足够坚固 运输和存储模块。 方向盘包括形成围绕接收区域的垂直延伸壁的直立捕获板。 当模块插入接收区域时，捕获板接合盖的侧壁，并且捕获盖板在基板和捕获板之间的侧壁，使得盖被锚固到基板以承受 气囊通胀。

公开(公告)号：US06409213B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09866366

申请日：2001-05-25

Applicant: James Lloyd Webber ,  Robert Lee Jones

Inventor： James Lloyd Webber ,  Robert Lee Jones

IPC: B60R2130

Abstract: This present invention provides variable deployment performance by controlling the quantity and fluid flow path of the inflator gas into or out of an air bag module according to the present invention. The air bag module includes a slide ring mechanism disposed about an inflator and adjacent at least a portion of a cushion retainer. The slide ring mechanism comprises an annular ring having openings formed therein, wherein during rotation of the slide mechanism, the openings of the annular ring align with openings formed in the cushion retainer to define a fluid flow path away from an air bag cushion for venting some of the inflator gas. Preferably, the annular ring is rotated by attaching a pair of tethers to the annular ring and to a rear surface of the air bag cushion. As the air bag cushion inflates and reaches a predetermined pressure, the tethers are pulled causing the slide ring to rotate so that the openings in the annular ring and cushion retainer align directing an amount of inflator gas away from the air bag cushion. The present invention thus provides a direct mechanical system for cushion pressure feedback to tailor the inflation.

公开(公告)号：US06340176B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-22

申请号：US09540623

申请日：2000-03-31

Applicant: James Lloyd Webber ,  Lloyd Walker Rogers, Jr.

Inventor： James Lloyd Webber ,  Lloyd Walker Rogers, Jr.

IPC: B60R2246

CPC classification number: B60R22/1952 ,  B60R22/1955

Abstract: A seat restraint tensioner for a seat restraint system in a vehicle includes a housing for operative connection to vehicle structure and a movable piston disposed in the housing. The seat restraint tensioner also includes a gas generator operatively connected to the housing for expelling a gas to move the piston. The piston includes a passageway extending therethrough to control a rate of stroke of the piston when the gas is generated to apply a force for pulling-down belt webbing of the seat restraint system.

公开(公告)号：US6158770A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-12

申请号：US415942

申请日：1999-10-08

Applicant: Shawn Gregory Ryan ,  James Lloyd Webber ,  Joachim Borowski

Inventor： Shawn Gregory Ryan ,  James Lloyd Webber ,  Joachim Borowski

IPC: B60R21/276 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/217 ,  H05K13/04 ,  B60R21/26

CPC classification number: B60R21/276 ,  B60R2021/2765 ,  B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/2171

Abstract: An air bag module includes an air bag and an inflator being activatable to discharge inflator gas for inflating the air bag. The inflator has at least one discharge port through which inflator gas is discharged. A housing has a wall adjacent the discharge port of the inflator and includes at least one vent opening. The module also includes a movable member alignable with the vent opening. The movable member is movable relative to the vent opening for opening and closing the vent opening at a predetermined time during inflator activation to control the amount of inflator gas discharged into the air bag and the amount of inflator gas expelled out through the vent opening of the housing. A device is activatable during activation of the inflator to move the movable member relative to the vent opening at the predetermined time during inflator activation.

公开(公告)号：US07063348B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-20

申请号：US10407158

申请日：2003-04-03

Applicant: James Lloyd Webber ,  Sabina Asic

Inventor： James Lloyd Webber ,  Sabina Asic

IPC: B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/20

CPC classification number: B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/203 ,  B60R21/2035

Abstract: An airbag module includes a gas generator comprising at least one snap connection element and a gas generator holder for the gas generator which has a complementary snap connection element to the snap connection element of the gas generator, with the snap connection elements being formed such that the gas generator can be fixed to the gas generator holder by means of a snap connection.

Abstract translation: 安全气囊模块包括气体发生器，其包括至少一个卡扣连接元件和用于气体发生器的气体发生器保持器，其具有与气体发生器的卡扣连接元件的互补卡扣连接元件，卡扣连接元件形成为使得 气体发生器可以通过卡扣连接固定到气体发生器支架。

公开(公告)号：US06626455B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-30

申请号：US09804965

申请日：2001-03-13

Applicant: James Lloyd Webber ,  Jeffrey Alan Shepherd ,  Mark Thomas Winters ,  Laura Adelle Hawthorn

Inventor： James Lloyd Webber ,  Jeffrey Alan Shepherd ,  Mark Thomas Winters ,  Laura Adelle Hawthorn

IPC: B60R2116

CPC classification number: B60R21/2171 ,  B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/21 ,  B60R21/2155 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B60R2021/161

Abstract: This present invention provides a deformable air bag module for use in an instrument panel or door panel of a vehicle. The air bag module has a deformable housing with an inflator and an air bag cushion being disposed within the deformable housing. The module housing has a neck portion defining an opening formed at a first side, wherein the first side is coupled to the instrument panel. The instrument panel includes first and second instrument panel sections and the module housing is disposed about the first and second instrument panel sections so that deployment of the air bag cushion causes deformation of the module housing resulting in the first and second instrument panel sections separating and deployment of the air bag cushion therebetween. When a tear seam is used to define the first and second instrument panel sections, the present invention permits the tear seam to be formed thicker in size and more durable.

公开(公告)号：US6161866A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-19

申请号：US415119

申请日：1999-10-08

Applicant: Shawn Gregory Ryan ,  James Lloyd Webber ,  Joachim Borowski

Inventor： Shawn Gregory Ryan ,  James Lloyd Webber ,  Joachim Borowski

IPC: B60R21/276 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/217 ,  H05K13/04 ,  B60R21/26

CPC classification number: B60R21/276 ,  B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/2171 ,  B60R2021/2765

Abstract: An air bag module includes an air bag and an inflator being activatable to discharge inflator gas for inflating the air bag. The inflator has at least one discharge port through which inflator gas is discharged. A housing has a wall adjacent the discharge port of the inflator and includes at least one vent opening. The module also includes a movable member alignable with the vent opening. The movable member is movable relative to the vent opening for opening and closing the vent opening at a predetermined time during inflator activation to control the amount of inflator gas discharged into the air bag and the amount of inflator gas expelled out through the vent opening of the housing. A device is activatable during activation of the inflator to move the movable member relative to the vent opening at the predetermined time during inflator. activation.

Abstract translation: 气囊模块包括气囊和可激活的充气器，用于排放用于使气囊膨胀的充气器气体。 充气机具有至少一个排气口，充气机气体通过排气口排出。 壳体具有邻近充气机的排出口的壁并且包括至少一个排气口。 模块还包括可与通气口对准的可动构件。 可动构件可相对于排气口移动，用于在充气机启动期间的预定时间打开和关闭通气口，以控制排放到气囊中的充气机气体的量以及通过排气孔排出的充气机气体量 住房。 在充气机的启动期间可以激活装置，以在充气机期间的预定时间相对于通气口移动可移动部件。 激活。

公开(公告)号：US6120056A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-19

申请号：US69913

申请日：1998-04-30

Applicant: Shawn Gregory Ryan ,  James Lloyd Webber

Inventor： Shawn Gregory Ryan ,  James Lloyd Webber

IPC: B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/2171

Abstract: An air bag module in a vehicle includes an air bag having a thickened mouth portion. The air bag module further includes a housing for housing the air bag and including a tapered neck portion. The module further includes a self-locking retainer having outwardly tapered retainer walls that are sized and shaped for engagement with the tapered neck portion of the housing. The thickened mouth portion of the air bag is trapped below the retainer such that upon air bag deployment, the air bag forces the tapered retainer walls into increasing engagement with the tapered neck walls such that the retainer and air bag are securely locked onto the housing.

Abstract translation: 车辆中的气囊模块包括具有增稠口部的气囊。 气囊模块还包括用于容纳气囊并包括锥形颈部的壳体。 模块还包括具有向外锥形的保持器壁的自锁定保持器，其尺寸和形状用于与壳体的锥形颈部部分接合。 气囊的增稠口部分被捕获在保持器下面，使得在气囊展开时，气囊迫使锥形保持器壁与锥形颈壁增加接合，使得保持器和气囊牢固地锁定在壳体上。

公开(公告)号：US5794974A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-18

申请号：US755192

申请日：1996-11-25

Applicant: Robert Raymond Niederman ,  James Lloyd Webber

Inventor： Robert Raymond Niederman ,  James Lloyd Webber

IPC: B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/237

CPC classification number: B60R21/231

Abstract: A restraint cushion includes a generally quadrangular sheet of material having a central portion and four corner portions extending from the central portion. Each corner portion has a fold line adjacent the central portion and two free edges extending from the fold line and intersecting each other to form a point. A mounting portion extends from one of the corner portions. The mounting portion has a cushion opening therein for receiving inflator gas therethrough to inflate the air bag. The mounting portion has outer edges which are spaced apart from the cushion opening. The corner portions are folded about the fold lines in overlying relationship to the central portion and in mating relationship to corresponding outer edges of the mounting portions. Each of the corner portions has one of the free edges joined to one of the outer edges of the mounting portion and each of the free edges is spaced apart from the cushion opening. Thus, the mounting portion and cushion opening are not disrupted by the mating edges forming the cushion.

Abstract translation: 约束衬垫包括具有中心部分和从中心部分延伸的四个拐角部分的大致四边形的材料片。 每个角部具有邻近中心部分的折叠线和从折叠线延伸并且彼此相交以形成点的两个自由边缘。 安装部分从角部之一延伸。 安装部分在其中具有缓冲开口，用于接收通过其中的充气器气体以使气囊膨胀。 安装部分具有与缓冲开口间隔开的外边缘。 拐角部分以与中心部分重叠的关系折叠在折叠线上，并且与配合关系相对于安装部分的相应外边缘折叠。 每个角部具有连接到安装部分的一个外边缘的自由边缘之一，并且每个自由边缘与缓冲开口间隔开。 因此，安装部分和缓冲开口不会被形成衬垫的配合边缘所破坏。