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Airbag module for a vehicle seat assembly
US8936271B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8936271-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314030361-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2013 |
| Priority date | Sep 19, 2012 |
| Publication date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2015 |
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An bag assembly is provided with a flat lateral profile for increased compactness in the lateral direction. A folded airbag is inflated by an inflator to unfold and project in a longitudinal direction. The folded airbag has a central fold extending in the longitudinal direction and a pair of distal folds disposed opposite the inflator and defining a distal end of the central fold.
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What is claimed is: 1. A vehicle seat assembly comprising: a frame; a seat pad adjacent the frame; and a trim cover extending over the seat pad and including a release seam, the release seam having: an airbag assembly mounted on the frame within the trim cover, the airbag assembly including an inflator and a folded airbag that is inflated by the inflator to unfold and project in a longitudinal direction from the seat through the release seam of the trim cover, wherein the fo…
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- What does patent US8936271B2 cover?
- An bag assembly is provided with a flat lateral profile for increased compactness in the lateral direction. A folded airbag is inflated by an inflator to unfold and project in a longitudinal direction. The folded airbag has a central fold extending in the longitudinal direction and a pair of distal folds disposed opposite the inflator and defining a distal end of the central fold.
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- Lear Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60R21/207. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 20 2015 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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