Passenger protection apparatus
US-2020101921-A1 · Apr 2, 2020 · US
Passenger protection apparatus
US10940824B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10940824-B2 |
| Application number | US-201916445381-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Publication date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2021 |
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A passenger protection apparatus for a vehicle includes: an inflator configured to generate gas upon receiving a predetermined actuating signal; and an airbag body folded and stored in an unactuated condition, and configured to deploy by supplying the gas from the inflator to the airbag body. The airbag body includes a predetermined area on which adhesive is applied. After deployment of the airbag body, the predetermined area adheres to an adherend to hold a passenger, and the airbag body is torn off by a predetermined motion.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A passenger protection apparatus for a vehicle comprising: an inflator configured to generate gas upon receiving a predetermined actuating signal; and an airbag body folded and stored in an unactuated condition, and configured to deploy by supplying the gas from the inflator to the airbag body, the airbag body comprising a predetermined area on which adhesive is applied, wherein upon deployment of the airbag body, the predetermined area adheres to an adherend to hold a passenger, and, after the deployment, the airbag body is torn off by a predetermined motion. 2. The passenger protection apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the airbag body comprises a separation part that can be torn off in a direction different from a direction to hold the passenger. 3. The passenger protection apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein after the deployment, part of the airbag body is torn off by a motion in a predetermined direction different from a direction to hold the passenger to release the passenger from restraint. 4. The passenger protection apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein after the deployment, part of the airbag body is torn off by repetitive motions in a predetermined direction to release the passenger from restraint.
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- What does patent US10940824B2 cover?
- A passenger protection apparatus for a vehicle includes: an inflator configured to generate gas upon receiving a predetermined actuating signal; and an airbag body folded and stored in an unactuated condition, and configured to deploy by supplying the gas from the inflator to the airbag body. The airbag body includes a predetermined area on which adhesive is applied. After deployment of the air…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Subaru Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60R21/2342. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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