Abstract:
An airbag module (1), in particular for a frontal airbag (4), has an inflator (2), an airbag and at least one substantially tape or cord shaped measuring element (8). A first end (10) of the measuring element (8) is connected to an inside surface of the airbag (4) and the second end (12) of which is substantially arranged in a storage device (40) for the measuring element (8). Between the first and the second ends of the measuring element is located a measuring device for the measurement of the advance movement distance, the advance movement velocity and/or the advance movement time of the measuring element (8). A tensioning device (26; 34; 48) for the measuring element (8) is arranged between the measuring device and the second end (12) of the measuring element, or at the second end, to tighten the measuring element (8) between its first end (10) and the measuring device prior to the deployment of the airbag (4).
Abstract:
An airbag module (10) comprises an airbag inflatable through an opening and an airbag inflator (22) in communication with at least one opening (18; 154, 160). At least one gas flow diverter (30; 124, 128) selectively diverts inflation gas (26) away from the airbag opening (18; 154, 160). The gas flow diverter(s) (30; 124, 128) may move from a first position and a second position, the first position permitting the inflation gas (26) to flow to the opening and the second position deflecting the inflation gas (26) away from the opening (18; 154, 160).