公开(公告)号：WO2004067297A2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-12

申请号：PCT/US2004/001506

申请日：2004-01-21

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC. ,  SMITH, Bradley, W.

Inventor： SMITH, Bradley, W.

IPC: B60C

CPC classification number: B60R21/2644 ,  B60R2021/26094

Abstract: A toroidal-shaped adaptive output inflator is provided wherein the inflator includes a toroidal-shaped outer housing and an inner housing together defining an outer chamber and an inner chamber. A supply of gas-generating pyrotechnic material having a bum rate that is pressure dependent is contained within the outer chamber and at least a portion of the supply of gas-generating pyrotechnic material is reactable to generate a product gas. The inflator also includes a first plurality of apertures and a second plurality of apertures each formed in the inner housing, and each providing independent fluidic communication between the outer chamber and the inner chamber wherethrough at least a portion of the product gas can exit the outer chamber into the inner chamber. An output control device positioned within the inner chamber is movable or rotatable between a first or open position allowing fluidic communication between the outer chamber and the inner chamber through the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures, and a second or closed position at least partially obstructing fluidic communication between the outer chamber and the inner chamber through at least one of the first plurality of apertures. Also provided is a control assembly in operational control communication with the inflator and associated or related methods for adjusting inflation gas output from the inflator.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种环形自适应输出充气机，其中充气机包括一个环形外壳和一个内壳，它们共同限定外腔和内腔。 具有压力依赖性的燃烧速率的气体产生烟火材料的供应被包含在外室内，并且气体产生烟火材料的供应的至少一部分可反应以产生产物气体。 充气机还包括第一多个孔和第二多个孔，每个孔形成在内壳体中，并且每个孔口在外室和内室之间提供独立的流体连通，通过这些通孔，产品气体的至少一部分可以离开外室 进入内室。 定位在内室内的输出控制装置可在第一或打开位置之间移动或旋转，以允许通过第一多个孔和第二多个孔在外室和内室之间流体连通，以及第二或关闭位置 通过所述第一多个孔中的至少一个，至少部分地阻碍所述外室和所述内室之间的流体连通。 还提供了一种与充气机的操作控制通信中的控制组件以及用于调节从充气机输出的充气气体的相关或相关方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2004033262A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：PCT/US2003/031699

申请日：2003-10-07

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.

Inventor： SCHNEIDER, David, W. ,  FREDIN, Steven, R.

IPC: B60R21/20

CPC classification number: B60R21/2165 ,  B60R21/213 ,  B60R21/21656 ,  B60R2021/161

Abstract: Enhanced airbag covers are disclosed. Each of the covers permits deployment of a compacted airbag cushion along multiple axes, thereby decreasing the momentum of the vehicle occupant relative to the airbag, and enhancing the ability of the cushion to protect vehicle occupants who are out of their nominal positions. Covers may include a plurality of frontal portions separated by a frontal seam or seams that tear open to permit emergence of the cushion between the frontal portions. In some implementations, each cover has a peripheral skirt and/or a junction between the frontal portions and peripheral skirt that opens to permit emergence of the folded cushion along additional axes. The peripheral skirt and/or junction may open consistently, regardless of whether the frontal portions have separated.

Abstract translation: 公开了增强的安全气囊罩。 每个盖子允许沿着多个轴布置压实的安全气囊，从而减少车辆乘员相对于气囊的动量，并且增强了缓冲垫的能力以保护不在其标称位置的车辆乘客。 盖子可以包括由正面接缝分开的多个前部部分或撕开的接缝，以允许在前部之间出现衬垫。 在一些实施方式中，每个盖具有周边裙部和/或前部部分和周边裙部之间的连接部，该部分打开以允许折叠的垫子沿另外的轴线出现。 外围裙部和/或连接部可以一致地打开，而不管前部部分是否分开。

公开(公告)号：WO2004024513A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：PCT/US2003/027901

申请日：2003-09-08

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.

Inventor： ENDERS, Mark

IPC: B60R21/045

CPC classification number: B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/045 ,  B60R21/206 ,  B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/235 ,  B60R2021/0051 ,  B60R2021/21525 ,  B60R2021/23169 ,  B60R2021/23519 ,  B60R2021/23523 ,  B60R2021/23528

Abstract: An inflatable rigid knee airbag system (112) for assisting in positioning and decelerating a vehicle occupant (114) is disclosed. The system may include a front (132) and a rear rigid panel (130), which may be made from sheet metal. The front and rear rigid panels define at least a portion of an inflatable chamber (134). The inflatable chamber is in fluid communication with an inflator (136) that injects inflatable gas into the inflatable chamber when accident conditions exist. A support core (260) positioned between the front and rear panels dampens vibrations of the front and rear panels and minimizes unsightly denting of the front panel when the inflatable rigid knee airbag system is in a pre-deployment state. The support core (260) may be made from foam.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于协助定位和减速车辆乘客（114）的可充气的刚性膝盖安全气囊系统（112）。 该系统可以包括可由金属板制成的前部（132）和后部刚性面板（130）。 前后刚性板限定可膨胀室（134）的至少一部分。 充气室与充气器（136）流体连通，当存在事故条件时，充气器（136）将充气气体注入到可充气室中。 定位在前面板和后面板之间的支撑芯（260）阻止前面板和后面板的振动，并且当充气的刚性膝盖气囊系统处于预部署状态时，最小化前面板的难看的凹陷。 支撑芯（260）可以由泡沫制成。

公开(公告)号：WO2003106120A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-24

申请号：PCT/US2003/017306

申请日：2003-05-30

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP INC.

Inventor： HAMILTON, Brian, K. ,  PARKS, Brent, A. ,  BRISIGHELLA, Dario, G.

IPC: B26D1/04

CPC classification number: H01H39/006 ,  B23D15/145 ,  H01H2039/008 ,  Y10S83/95 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T83/8863

Abstract: A severing device designed for severing battery cables. The servering device includes a housing (14), an initiator charge (66) and a severing element (74).

Abstract translation: 设计用于切断电池电缆的切断装置。 服务设备包括壳体（14），起动器充电器（66）和切断元件（74）。

公开(公告)号：WO2003080403A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2003/008234

申请日：2003-03-19

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.

Inventor： ROBERTS, Brad ,  KAPRELIAN, Deanna

IPC: B60R21/22

CPC classification number: B60R21/23138 ,  B60R21/232 ,  B60R2021/23324

Abstract: A variable thickness vehicular airbag (10) includes a primary cushion (28) and a contact cushion (2G). The primary cushion is constructed of a top panel and a bottom panel joined to from a cushion. The contact cushion is joined to one of the panels of the primary cushion. The contact cushion may have an expansion panel and optionally an expansion sleeve. This cushion encompasses an opening in the outer panel and functionally increases the thickness and volume of the primary airbag. This airbag design may be useful in thorax/pelvic airbags, thorax/head airbags, and inflatable curtain airbags to more efficiently absorb the impact of an occupant with a wall of a vehicle during vehicular collisions.

Abstract translation: 可变厚度的车辆安全气囊（10）包括主缓冲垫（28）和接触垫（2G）。 主衬垫由顶板和从衬垫连接的底板构成。 接触垫连接到主垫的一个面板上。 接触垫可以具有膨胀面板和任选的膨胀套筒。 该衬垫包括外板中的开口，并且功能地增加主气囊的厚度和体积。 这种安全气囊设计可用于胸部/盆腔安全气囊，胸部/头部安全气囊和充气式帘式安全气囊，以在车辆碰撞期间更有效地吸收乘客与车辆墙壁的冲击。

公开(公告)号：WO2003080393A2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2003/008240

申请日：2003-03-19

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.

Inventor： DOMINISSINI, David ,  JOHNSON, Brian

IPC: B60R

CPC classification number: B60R21/213 ,  B60R21/201 ,  B60R21/232 ,  B60R22/195

Abstract: An airbag tether retainer is disclosed that is of minimal size to accommodate vehicle safety and styling requirements and yields to conform to contours of a vehicle pillar. The tether retainer is interchangeable with left or right vehicle pillars thus reducing fabrication costs. The tether retainer imposes minimal stress on a worker attaching the retainer. In certain embodiments, the tether retainer includes a body and one or more tabs and corresponding tab locks which extend from the body. An airbag tether is positioned on the body and each tab is looped around the tether and secured to the body by a corresponding tab lock. The body may then be secured to a vehicle pillar.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种安全气囊系链保持器，其具有最小尺寸以适应车辆安全性和造型要求，并且产量符合车辆支柱的轮廓。 系链保持架可与左或右车柱互换，从而降低制造成本。 系链保持器对附着保持器的工人施加最小的应力。 在某些实施例中，系链保持器包括主体和从主体延伸的一个或多个突片和相应的突舌锁。 安全气囊系绳定位在主体上，每个突片环绕系绳环绕，并通过相应的突舌锁固定到主体上。 然后，身体可以被固定到车辆支柱。

公开(公告)号：WO03048077A3

公开(公告)日：2003-08-07

申请号：PCT/US0231616

申请日：2002-10-03

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP INC

Inventor： MENDENHALL IVAN V ,  BARNES MICHAEL W

IPC: B60R21/26 ,  C06B23/00 ,  C06B31/00 ,  C06B31/28 ,  C06B43/00 ,  C06D5/00 ,  C06D5/06

CPC classification number: C06B23/007 ,  C06D5/06

Abstract: A method for increasing the burn rate of a gas generant formulation is provided involving the addition of a quantity of at least one transition metal complex of diammonium bitetrazole to the gas generant formulation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提高气体发生剂制剂的燃烧速率的方法，包括向气体发生剂制剂中加入一定量的至少一种二丁基二唑鎓过渡金属络合物。

公开(公告)号：WO2003031230A2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-17

申请号：PCT/US2002/031056

申请日：2002-09-30

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.

Inventor： NELSON, James ,  COLLINS, Gary

IPC: B60R

CPC classification number: B60R21/217

Abstract: A Z-height control tab maintains the distance between an airbag cover and a reaction housing. The reaction housing and airbag cover interlock to define a Z-height. The Z-height is defined as the distance between the two interlocked members. The Z-height control tab extends from the reaction housing and engages a wall edge of a skirt extending from the airbag cover. This Z-height control tab engagement maintains the Z-height by preventing the airbag cover and the reaction housing from compressing together.

Abstract translation: Z高度控制卡舌保持安全气囊盖和反作用壳体之间的距离。 反应壳体和气囊盖互锁以确定Z高度。 Z高度被定义为两个互锁构件之间的距离。 Z高度控制翼片从反作用壳体延伸并且接合从安全气囊盖延伸的裙部的壁边缘。 该Z高度控制翼片接合通过防止气囊盖和反作用壳体压在一起而保持Z高度。

公开(公告)号：WO2003016825A3

公开(公告)日：2003-02-27

申请号：PCT/US2002/020635

申请日：2002-06-27

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.

Inventor： KNOX, Matthew ,  FORWERCK, Joshua

IPC: G01L1/04

Abstract: A microstrain sensor (10) measures deformation, and indirectly, other parameters such as acceleration, temperature, pressure, and force. The microstrain sensor (10) utilizes input and output conductors (42, 44, 52, 54) connected to a single piece of film (24) through which current travels to indicate resistance. The film (24) provides superior resistance to external effects, such as temperature gradients, that decrease the accuracy of the sensor's readings. Such sensors (10) may be used in situations in which opposing stresses are present, such as dually constrained members, by disposing separate or unitary film sections on opposite sides of a zero stress point, such as a central plane of a fixed-guided beam. Such sensors (10) may be utilized in different applications, including automotive safety systems. The automotive safety system may utilize sensors (10) to measure weight-in-seat, frame deformation, acceleration, seat belt tension, and other parameters to properly control safety elements of the vehicle such as seat belts (356) and airbag systems.

公开(公告)号：WO03016825A2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-27

申请号：PCT/US0220635

申请日：2002-06-27

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP INC

Inventor： KNOX MATTHEW ,  FORWERCK JOSHUA

IPC: B60N2/00 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B60R21/015 ,  B60R22/48 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L5/10 ,  G01D

CPC classification number: G01L1/2287 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60R21/01546 ,  B60R22/48 ,  B60R2022/4816 ,  G01L1/2206 ,  G01L5/103

Abstract: A microstrain sensor measures deformation, and indirectly, other parameters such as acceleration, temperature, pressure, and force. The microstrain sensor utilizes input and output conductors connected to a single piece of film through which current travels to indicate resistance. The film provides superior resistance to external effects, such as temperature gradients, that decrease the accuracy of the sensor's readings. Such sensors may be used in situations in which opposing stresses are present, such as dually constrained members, by disposing separate or unitary film sections on opposite sides of a zero stress point, such as a central plane of a fixed-guided beam. Such sensors may be utilized in different applications, including automotive safety systems. The automotive safety system may utilize sensors to measure weight-in-seat, frame deformation, acceleration, seat belt tension, and other parameters to properly control safety elements of the vehicle such as seat belts and airbag systems.

Abstract translation: 微应变传感器测量变形，间接测量其他参数，如加速度，温度，压力和力。 微应变传感器利用连接到单片薄膜的输入和输出导体，电流通过该薄膜传播以指示电阻。 该电影提供优异的外部效果抵抗力，如温度梯度，降低传感器读数的准确性。 这样的传感器可以在存在相对应力的情况下使用，例如双重约束的构件，通过在零应力点（例如固定导向梁的中心平面）的相对侧上设置单独的或整体的薄膜部分。 这种传感器可以用在不同的应用中，包括汽车安全系统。 汽车安全系统可以使用传感器来测量座椅重量，框架变形，加速度，安全带张力和其他参数，以适当地控制车辆的安全元件，例如安全带和气囊系统。