公开(公告)号：WO2010126623A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：PCT/US2010/021343

申请日：2010-01-19

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP INC. ,  ENDERS, Mark L. ,  MUELLER, Louis ,  LUNT, Larry

Inventor： ENDERS, Mark L. ,  MUELLER, Louis ,  LUNT, Larry

IPC: B60R21/26

CPC classification number: B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/201 ,  B60R21/2171 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/237 ,  B60R2021/23169 ,  B60R2021/23386 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An airbag assembly with a reduced-cost knee airbag cushion and internal tethers can be formed from a single rectangular panel of material so that there is very little material waste. A pleat can be formed in a rear face so that the combination of tethers and pleat help the cushion deploy with favorable characteristics and adopt an arced shape when inflated. The cushion can have apertures for inserting an inflator with mounting stems partially within the cushion so that the mounting stems can be used to couple the cushion to an airbag housing. The assembly can also have a bag strap formed from a single piece of fabric that can wrap around a rolled and/or folded cushion. The assembly can also have a stabilizer strap that can be coupled to the cushion and to the airbag housing so that during deployment, the cushion does not skew or twist.

Abstract translation: 具有降低成本的膝盖气囊垫和内部系绳的气囊组件可以由单个矩形面板材料形成，使得材料浪费非常少。 可以在后面形成褶，使得系绳和褶皱的组合有助于缓冲部分具有有利的特性，并且在充气时采用弧形。 垫子可以具有用于将具有安装杆的充气机部分地插入衬垫内的孔，使得安装杆可用于将衬垫联接到气囊壳体。 该组件还可以具有由单个织物形成的袋带，其可包裹卷起和/或折叠的衬垫。 组件还可以具有稳定器带，其可以联接到衬垫和安全气囊壳体，使得在展开期间，衬垫不会偏斜或扭曲。

公开(公告)号：WO2008018938A3

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：PCT/US2007011500

申请日：2007-05-14

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP INC ,  LEWIS ROBERT E ,  LANG GREGORY J ,  ENDERS MARK L

Inventor： LEWIS ROBERT E ,  LANG GREGORY J ,  ENDERS MARK L

IPC: B60R21/26

CPC classification number: B60R21/276 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/272 ,  B60R2021/23384 ,  B60R2021/23388 ,  B60R2021/2765

Abstract: An inflator device for inflating an inflatable cushion of an inflatable cushion restraint system. The inflator device includes a supply of gas generant material disposed within a sealed chamber, and an initiator device in reaction initiation combination with the supply of gas generant material. A venting orifice connects the chamber to the surrounding ambient environment, and a rupturable seal seals the venting orifice. Upon reaction initiation of the gas generant material to produce inflation gas, the rupturable seal ruptures to vent the chamber to the ambient environment. A valve assembly can be disposed adjacent the venting orifice. A moveable valve piston, in combination with an actuator device, can block the venting orifice as needed to close the venting orifice and stop inflation gas venting. An optional tether release mechanism can be used in combination with the valve assembly to release a cushion tether upon closing of the venting orifice.

Abstract translation: 一种充气装置，用于充气可充气缓冲系统的充气垫。 充气装置包括设置在密封室内的气体发生剂供应源，以及与气体发生剂材料供给反应引发组合的引发装置。 排气孔将腔室连接到周围的环境环境，并且可破裂的密封件密封排气孔。 当产生气体发生剂材料的反应开始产生膨胀气体时，可破裂密封件破裂以将该腔室排放到周围环境。 阀组件可邻近排气口设置。 可移动的阀活塞与致动器装置组合可根据需要阻塞通气孔以关闭排气孔并阻止膨胀气体排放。 可选的系链释放机构可以与阀组件一起使用，以在关闭排气孔时释放衬垫系绳。

公开(公告)号：WO2005016702A2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：PCT/US2004025259

申请日：2004-08-04

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP INC ,  ENDERS MARK L ,  WELFORD RICHARD J ,  ROSE LARRY D ,  JAMISON PATRICK D ,  LEWIS TRUDY C ,  NALDER GUY W ,  SMITH BRADLEY W ,  MARTERSTECK TIMOTHY M ,  JONES RANDY K

Inventor： ENDERS MARK L ,  WELFORD RICHARD J ,  ROSE LARRY D ,  JAMISON PATRICK D ,  LEWIS TRUDY C ,  NALDER GUY W ,  SMITH BRADLEY W ,  MARTERSTECK TIMOTHY M ,  JONES RANDY K

IPC: B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/26 ,  B60R21/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/26 ,  B60R2021/23107 ,  B60R2021/23324 ,  B60R2021/2633

Abstract: A passenger airbag assembly having a first cushion and a second cushion is disclosed. An inflator mechanism that independently inflates the first cushion and the second cushion may also be added. The inflator mechanism may either be a dual stage inflator or two separate inflators. Preferably, the airbag assembly is designed such that the inflator mechanism begins the inflation of the first cushion prior to beginning the inflation of the second cushion. A housing may also be added to the airbag assembly. The housing encloses the inflator mechanism and is attached to the first cushion and the second cushion. The airbag assembly may be designed such that when the first cushion and the second cushion are inflated, the second cushion is positioned between the first cushion and the vehicle's windshield. Furthermore, the airbag assembly may also be made such that when the first cushion is inflated, the first cushion will push a vehicle occupant towards the vehicle's passenger seat.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有第一缓冲垫和第二垫子的乘客安全气囊组件。 还可以添加独立地使第一衬垫和第二衬垫膨胀的充气机构。 充气机构可以是双级充气机或两个分开的充气机。 优选地，安全气囊组件被设计成使得充气机构在开始膨胀第二衬垫之前开始第一衬垫的充气。 也可以在气囊组件中添加壳体。 壳体包围充气机构并且附接到第一缓冲垫和第二垫子。 安全气囊组件可以被设计成使得当第一垫和第二垫被充气时，第二垫位于第一垫和车辆挡风玻璃之间。 此外，安全气囊组件也可以被制成使得当第一缓冲垫膨胀时，第一垫将推动车辆乘客朝向车辆的乘客座椅。

公开(公告)号：WO2011079178A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：PCT/US2010/061744

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC. ,  ENDERS, Mark L.

Inventor： ENDERS, Mark L.

IPC: B60R21/205

CPC classification number: B60R21/215 ,  B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/2176

Abstract: Inflatable airbag cushions can be rolled and/or folded into a housing assembly. The housing assembly aids in coupling an inflator to the airbag and a vehicle structure. The housing also couples the airbag to a vehicle structure. The housing can be mounted behind an knee bolster or steering wheel of a vehicle and has a cover that can be flush with the cabin side of the mounted position. The housing cover can be a cosmetically finished piece or a cosmetically unfinished piece. The housing cover can be an integral part of the housing, and may be used in combination with a one-piece inflator mounting bracket and heat shield.

Abstract translation: 充气式安全气囊可以滚动和/或折叠到壳体组件中。 壳体组件有助于将充气器连接到气囊和车辆结构。 外壳还将气囊连接到车辆结构。 外壳可以安装在车辆的膝盖垫圈或方向盘的后面，并且具有可以与安装位置的机舱侧齐平的盖。 外壳盖可以是美容成品或美容未完成的部件。 外壳盖可以是外壳的一个组成部分，可以与一体式充气机安装支架和隔热罩组合使用。

公开(公告)号：WO2011008916A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：PCT/US2010/042070

申请日：2010-07-15

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC. ,  ENDERS, Mark, L.

Inventor： ENDERS, Mark, L.

IPC: B60R21/26

CPC classification number: B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/2334 ,  B60R2021/23169 ,  B60R2021/23324

Abstract: Inflatable airbag cushions can be formed with one or more inflatable chambers, each having different inflated widths and volumes. For example, an inflatable knee airbag can have a first chamber that is adjacent to the periphery of the airbag and a second chamber that is nested within the first chamber. The two chambers can be fluidly coupled and the second chamber may have a vent formed in it that can release inflation gas out of the airbag. The airbag may have more than one nested chamber. The nested chambers can be defined by one or more internal tethers that can be formed from one or more pieces of material. The airbag can be configured such that it and any internal tethers are produced from a single panel of material.

Abstract translation: 充气式安全气囊可以形成有一个或多个充气室，每个充气室具有不同的膨胀宽度和体积。 例如，可充气的膝部安全气囊可以具有邻近气囊的周边的第一腔室和嵌套在第一腔室内的第二腔室。 两个腔室可以流体联接，并且第二腔室可以具有形成在其中的通气口，其能够将充气气体从气囊中释放出来。 安全气囊可以具有多于一个的嵌套室。 嵌套室可以由一个或多个可由一个或多个材料形成的内部系绳限定。 安全气囊可以被配置为使得其和任何内部系绳由单一材料板制成。

公开(公告)号：WO2005023602A3

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：PCT/US2004029090

申请日：2004-09-08

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP INC ,  LUNT LARRY ,  ENDERS MARK L ,  GAMMIL KURT

Inventor： LUNT LARRY ,  ENDERS MARK L ,  GAMMIL KURT

IPC: B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/21 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/235

CPC classification number: B60R21/23138 ,  B60R21/21 ,  B60R2021/23528

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pelvic airbag (42). The pelvic airbag has a front panel and a rear panel that is attached to the front panel. The airbag is made of metal, plastic, or combinations of metal and plastic and is configured such that it maybe retained in a vehicle door between the inner skin and the trim panel. The airbag is further constructed such that when it is in the uninflated configuration, the thickness of the airbag is between about 2 to about 25 millimeters. An attachment mechanism (44) may also be attached to the airbag. The attachment mechanism is designed to attach the airbag to the vehicle door. Additionally, an inflator housing may be attached to the rear panel. The inflator housing houses an inflator that is designed to inflate the airbag in the event of an accident or crash.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种盆腔气囊（42）。 骨盆气囊具有安装在前面板上的前面板和后面板。 气囊由金属，塑料或金属和塑料的组合制成，并且构造成使得其可以保持在内表皮和装饰板之间的车门中。 气囊进一步构造成使得当其处于未膨胀构型时，气囊的厚度在约2至约25毫米之间。 安装机构（44）也可附接到气囊。 安装机构被设计成将安全气囊附接到车门。 此外，充气器壳体可以附接到后面板。 充气机壳体容纳充气机，其被设计成在发生事故或碰撞时使气囊膨胀。

公开(公告)号：WO2006101601A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：PCT/US2006003539

申请日：2006-02-01

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP INC ,  ENDERS MARK L ,  SMITH BRADLEY W ,  JORDAN MICHAEL P ,  NELSON EARL H ,  LETENDRE GUY R ,  CHEAL BLAKE L

Inventor： ENDERS MARK L ,  SMITH BRADLEY W ,  JORDAN MICHAEL P ,  NELSON EARL H ,  LETENDRE GUY R ,  CHEAL BLAKE L

IPC: B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/231 ,  B60R2021/23528

Abstract: An airbag module has a rigid cushion with an integrated inflator. The cushion has a rear cushion panel and the inflator may have a front inflator plate attached to the rear cushion panel. A rear inflator plate is optionally provided and may be positioned within the cushion or outside the cushion. A pyrotechnic may be disposed within the space between the front inflator plate and the rear cushion panel and/or the rear inflator plate. An initiator may be seated in the rear inflator plate and/or the rear cushion panel to initiate combustion of the pyrotechnic. Instead of the front inflator plate, the inflator may have an expanse of tape that secures the pyrotechnic and/or the initiator to the interior of the cushion. The pyrotechnic may be sealed by the tape or by a foil pouch. The initiator may be secured by the tape or rear inflator plate.

Abstract translation: 安全气囊模块具有带有一体式充气机的刚性衬垫。 垫子具有后缓冲板，并且充气机可以具有附接到后缓冲板的前充气板。 后充气板可选地设置并且可以定位在衬垫内或衬垫外部。 烟火可以设置在前充气板和后缓冲板和/或后充气板之间的空间内。 起动器可以坐在后充气板和/或后缓冲板中以开始燃烧烟火。 代替前充气机板，充气机可以具有将烟火和/或起动器固定到衬垫内部的带状物。 烟火可以用胶带或箔袋密封。 起动器可以由带子或后充气板固定。

公开(公告)号：WO2005070730A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：PCT/US2005/000189

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC. ,  ENDERS, Mark, L. ,  MUELLER, Louis, A.

Inventor： ENDERS, Mark, L. ,  MUELLER, Louis, A.

IPC: B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/235 ,  B60R2021/23169 ,  B60R2021/23324 ,  B60R2021/23386 ,  B60R2021/23538

Abstract: A fabric knee airbag (110) that is capable of withstanding high internal pressures is provided. The knee airbag (110) is formed from one continuous fabric sheet. The knee airbag (110) has a plurality of loops (125) formed in the walls of the airbag. Internal tethers are disposed within the airbag cushion and are attached to oppositely facing loops (125). The internal tethers (136) enable the airbag to withstand the high internal pressure by maintaining the airbag (110) at a constant volume and shape upon activation by an inflator. The knee airbag further includes an external tether (142) attached to the exterior of the airbag wall to control the direction of the deployment of the knee airbag.

Abstract translation: 提供能够承受高内压的织物膝盖安全气囊（110）。 膝盖安全气囊（110）由一个连续的织物片形成。 膝盖安全气囊（110）具有形成在气囊的壁中的多个环（125）。 内部系绳设置在气囊垫内并附接到相对的环（125）上。 内部系绳（136）使得气囊能够通过在充气机启动时将气囊（110）保持在恒定的体积和形状，来承受高的内部压力。 膝盖安全气囊还包括附接到气囊壁的外部的外部系绳（142），以控制膝部安全气囊的展开方向。

公开(公告)号：WO2005016702A3

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：PCT/US2004/025259

申请日：2004-08-04

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC. ,  ENDERS, Mark, L. ,  WELFORD, Richard, J. ,  ROSE, Larry, D. ,  JAMISON, Patrick, D. ,  LEWIS, Trudy, C. ,  NALDER, Guy, W. ,  SMITH, Bradley, W. ,  MARTERSTECK, Timothy, M. ,  JONES, Randy, K.

Inventor： ENDERS, Mark, L. ,  WELFORD, Richard, J. ,  ROSE, Larry, D. ,  JAMISON, Patrick, D. ,  LEWIS, Trudy, C. ,  NALDER, Guy, W. ,  SMITH, Bradley, W. ,  MARTERSTECK, Timothy, M. ,  JONES, Randy, K.

IPC: B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/20

Abstract: A passenger airbag assembly (30) Having a first cushion (32) and a second cushion ( 34) is disclosed. An inflator mechanism (36) that independently inflates the first cushion and the second cushion may also to be added. The inflator mechanism may either be a dual stage inflator or two separate inflators. Preferably, the airbag assembly is designed such that the inflator mechanism begins the inflation of the first cushion prior to beginning the inflation of the second cushion. A housing may (50) also be added to the airbag assembly. The housing encloses the inflator mechanism and is attached to the first cushion and the second cushion. The airbag assembly may be designed such that when the first cushion and the second on shion are inflated, the second cushion is positioned between the first cushion and the vehicle's windshield. Furthermore, the airbag assembly may also be made such that when the first cushion is inflated, the first cushion will push a vehicIe occupant towards the vehicle's passenger seat.

公开(公告)号：WO2006101601A2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：PCT/US2006/003539

申请日：2006-02-01

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC. ,  ENDERS, Mark, L. ,  SMITH, Bradley, W. ,  JORDAN, Michael, P. ,  NELSON, Earl, H. ,  LETENDRE, Guy, R. ,  CHEAL, Blake, L.

Inventor： ENDERS, Mark, L. ,  SMITH, Bradley, W. ,  JORDAN, Michael, P. ,  NELSON, Earl, H. ,  LETENDRE, Guy, R. ,  CHEAL, Blake, L.

IPC: B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/231 ,  B60R2021/23528

Abstract: An airbag module has a rigid cushion with an integrated inflator. The cushion has a rear cushion panel and the inflator may have a front inflator plate attached to the rear cushion panel. A rear inflator plate is optionally provided and may be positioned within the cushion or outside the cushion. A pyrotechnic may be disposed within the space between the front inflator plate and the rear cushion panel and/or the rear inflator plate. An initiator may be seated in the rear inflator plate and/or the rear cushion panel to initiate combustion of the pyrotechnic. Instead of the front inflator plate, the inflator may have an expanse of tape that secures the pyrotechnic and/or the initiator to the interior of the cushion. The pyrotechnic may be sealed by the tape or by a foil pouch. The initiator may be secured by the tape or rear inflator plate.

Abstract translation: 安全气囊模块具有带有一体式充气机的刚性衬垫。 垫子具有后缓冲板，并且充气机可以具有附接到后缓冲板的前充气板。 后充气板可选地设置并且可以定位在衬垫内或衬垫外部。 烟火可以设置在前充气板和后缓冲板和/或后充气板之间的空间内。 起动器可以坐在后充气板和/或后缓冲板中以开始燃烧烟火。 代替前充气机板，充气机可以具有将烟火和/或起动器固定到衬垫内部的带状物。 烟火可以用胶带或箔袋密封。 起动器可以由带子或后充气板固定。