Brian Ford - Mt. Clemens MI, US Joel Jerrim - Grand Blanc MI, US Rolf Sawall - Frankfurt, DE
Assignee:
Key Safety Systems, Inc. - Sterling Heights MI
International Classification:
B60R 21/26
US Classification:
280736
Abstract:
An airbag module comprises an airbag inflatable through an opening and an airbag inflator in communication with the opening. A block selectively diverts inflation gas away from the airbag opening. The block may move from a first position and a second position, the first position permitting the inflation gas to flow to the opening and the second position deflecting the inflation gas away from the opening.
Harald Husby - Lakeland FL, US John Fisher - Lutz FL, US Brian Ford - Mt. Clemens MI, US Joel Jerrim - Grand Blanc MI, US Rolf Sawall - Frankfurt, DE
International Classification:
B60R021/16
US Classification:
280/743200, 280/743100
Abstract:
An airbag module utilizes tape dispensing cartridges. A tape end extends from each cartridge to the inside surface of an airbag. As the airbag inflates, tape is drawn from the tape cartridges as the tapes are drawn along with the deploying airbag. The rate at which tape is withdrawn from the cartridges is measured by sensible indicia of a magnetic or optical nature positioned on the tape and drawn past a sensor contained within the tape cartridge. The markings on the tape can be nonuniform along the length of the tape. The tape storage area outlet and the cartridge outlet are each formed by two relatively large radius corners. The tape is sealed to the cartridge to prevent the ingress of contaminants. As the airbag withdraws tape from the cartridges, the seals are unseated.