20240034264. INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTED KNEE AIRBAG simplified abstract (FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTED KNEE AIRBAG

Organization Name

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor(s)

Mohammad Omar Faruque of Ann Arbor MI (US)

Dean M. Jaradi of Macomb MI (US)

S.M. Iskander Farooq of Novi MI (US)

INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTED KNEE AIRBAG - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240034264 titled 'INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTED KNEE AIRBAG

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an instrument-panel assembly for a vehicle that includes an instrument panel, a steering column adjacent to the instrument panel, and an inflatable airbag mounted below the steering column. The airbag, when inflated, creates a knee cavity and has a knee-forward panel in front of the knee cavity, as well as first and second wings extending rearward from the knee-forward panel on opposite sides of the knee cavity. There is also a top panel that extends rearward from the knee-forward panel and connects the first and second wings above the knee cavity.

  • The instrument-panel assembly includes an inflatable airbag mounted below the steering column.
  • The airbag, when inflated, creates a knee cavity and has a knee-forward panel in front of the knee cavity.
  • The airbag also has first and second wings extending rearward from the knee-forward panel on opposite sides of the knee cavity.
  • A top panel extends rearward from the knee-forward panel and connects the first and second wings above the knee cavity.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Improved safety in vehicles by providing additional protection to the knees and legs of occupants during a collision.
  • Enhanced design and functionality of instrument-panel assemblies in vehicles.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Minimizes the risk of knee and leg injuries for vehicle occupants in the event of a collision.
  • Provides a more efficient and effective design for instrument-panel assemblies in vehicles.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Increased safety for vehicle occupants by reducing the impact of knee and leg injuries during accidents.
  • Improved comfort and ergonomics for drivers and passengers by providing a well-designed instrument-panel assembly.


Original Abstract Submitted

an instrument-panel assembly for a vehicle includes an instrument panel. the instrument-panel assembly includes a steering column adjacent to the instrument panel. the instrument-panel assembly includes an airbag mounted to the instrument panel below the steering column. the airbag is inflatable to an inflated position below the steering column. the airbag defines a knee cavity in the inflated position. the airbag in the inflated position has a knee-forward panel vehicle-forward of the knee cavity; a first wing and a second wing that extends vehicle-rearward from the knee-forward panel on opposite sides of the knee cavity; and a top panel that extends vehicle-rearward from the knee-forward panel and extends from the first wing to the second wing above the knee cavity.

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