18421905. APPARATUS FOR KNEE AIRBAG simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 APPARATUS FOR KNEE AIRBAG
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 APPARATUS FOR KNEE AIRBAG - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
APPARATUS FOR KNEE AIRBAG
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Byung Seok Kong of Gunpo-si (KR)
APPARATUS FOR KNEE AIRBAG - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18421905 titled 'APPARATUS FOR KNEE AIRBAG
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment apparatus for a knee airbag described in the abstract includes an airbag located inside a cockpit in the front side of a vehicle's interior, with an airbag door facing the occupant knee area, an absorber at the front end of the airbag, and a guide part surrounding the absorber and airbag.
- Airbag located inside a cockpit in the front side of a vehicle's interior
- Airbag door facing the occupant knee area
- Absorber at the front end of the airbag
- Guide part surrounding the absorber and airbag
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in the automotive industry for improving passenger safety in vehicles by providing additional protection for occupants' knees in the event of a collision.
Problems Solved
This technology helps to reduce the risk of knee injuries for vehicle occupants during accidents by deploying an airbag specifically designed to protect the knee area.
Benefits
- Enhanced safety for vehicle occupants - Reduction in knee injuries during collisions - Improved overall crash protection for passengers
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Vehicle Safety with Knee Airbag Technology"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to knee airbags in vehicles, such as existing patents or research on similar safety features in automobiles.
Unanswered Questions
How does the deployment of the knee airbag impact the overall safety rating of the vehicle?
The article does not provide information on how the presence of a knee airbag affects the vehicle's safety rating or crash test performance.
Are there any specific regulations or standards that govern the use of knee airbags in vehicles?
The article does not mention any regulations or standards that may apply to the implementation of knee airbags in vehicles, raising questions about compliance and safety requirements.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment apparatus for a knee airbag includes an airbag located inside a cockpit, the cockpit configured to be located in a front side of an interior of a vehicle, an airbag door disposed in the cockpit at a position facing an occupant knee area, the airbag door being configured to open when the airbag is deployed, an absorber located at a front end of the airbag, and a guide part surrounding at least two surfaces of the absorber and the airbag.
