18363053. AIRBAG DEVICE simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.)
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AIRBAG DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Sang Won Hwangbo of Yongin-si (KR)
Ji Woon Song of Yongin-si (KR)
Byung Ho Min of Yongin-si (KR)
AIRBAG DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18363053 titled 'AIRBAG DEVICE
The abstract describes an airbag device with an improved folding position for the tether, allowing it to unfold as it cuts through a covering during deployment.
- The airbag device includes a foam pad embedded in a seatback.
- An airbag cushion is folded at a lateral side of the foam pad and deploys forward.
- A covering is shaped to cover the foam pad and seatback.
- A tether is positioned between the foam pad and covering, connected between the seatback and airbag cushion.
- The tether unfolds as it cuts through the covering during deployment.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle safety systems. - Aerospace industry for aircraft safety features.
Problems Solved: - Enhanced safety during airbag deployment. - Improved efficiency in covering cutting mechanism.
Benefits: - Increased protection for occupants during accidents. - Streamlined deployment process for airbag systems.
Commercial Applications: - Automotive manufacturers for integrating into vehicle safety systems. - Aerospace companies for incorporating into aircraft safety features.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the improved folding position of the tether enhance airbag deployment safety? 2. What are the specific advantages of having the tether cut through the covering during deployment?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on airbag deployment mechanisms and safety features in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Original Abstract Submitted
An airbag device includes a tether having an improved folding position that enables the tether to unfold as it cuts through a covering. The airbag device may include a foam pad embedded in a seatback, an airbag cushion folded at a lateral side of the foam pad and configured to be deployed forward, a covering shaped to cover the foam pad and configured to cover the seatback, and a tether positioned between the foam pad and the covering and connected between the seatback and the airbag cushion. The tether is configured to unfold as it cuts through the covering when the airbag cushion is deployed.
