18181918. AFT-VEHICLE AIRBAG simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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AFT-VEHICLE AIRBAG
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Zhibing Deng of Northville MI (US)
Joseph E. Abramczyk of Farmington Hills MI (US)
Deepak Patel of Canton MI (US)
AFT-VEHICLE AIRBAG - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18181918 titled 'AFT-VEHICLE AIRBAG
The abstract of the patent application describes a vehicle with a unique airbag system that is supported by both the vehicle roof and the liftgate, with separate inflation chambers connected by a conduit.
- Simplified Explanation:
- The vehicle has an airbag system supported by the roof and liftgate, with separate inflation chambers connected by a conduit.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Airbag system supported by both vehicle roof and liftgate. - Separate inflation chambers for different segments of the airbag. - Conduit connecting the inflation chambers.
- Potential Applications:
- Enhanced safety in vehicles. - Improved protection in case of accidents.
- Problems Solved:
- Providing additional safety features in vehicles. - Ensuring better protection for occupants.
- Benefits:
- Increased safety for vehicle occupants. - Enhanced crash protection.
- Commercial Applications:
- Automotive industry for vehicle safety features. - Potential integration into various vehicle models.
- Questions about the Technology:
1. How does the airbag system improve vehicle safety? - The airbag system provides additional protection for occupants in case of accidents.
2. What makes this airbag system unique compared to traditional systems? - This airbag system is unique in its design, with separate inflation chambers supported by the vehicle roof and liftgate.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle includes a vehicle roof, a liftgate rotatably connected to the vehicle roof, and an airbag. The airbag has a first segment supported by the vehicle roof and a second segment supported by the liftgate. The first segment of the airbag defines a first inflation chamber and the second segment of the airbag defines a second inflation chamber. The airbag includes a conduit fluidly connecting the first inflation chamber and the second inflation chamber.
