20240034262. INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Organization Name

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Inventor(s)

Brian Downey of Westland MI (US)

Ramakrishna Chunduri of Troy MI (US)

INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240034262 titled 'INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an instrument panel with an airbag device installed below it. The panel has an opening covered by three doors prior to airbag deployment. When the airbag is deployed, the inflatable portion pushes the doors upward against the instrument panel. The first door pivots about a hinge in a lateral direction, while the second and third doors pivot about a hinge in a longitudinal direction.

  • The instrument panel has an upper and lower surface.
  • An airbag device is installed below the instrument panel, spaced apart from the lower surface.
  • A panel is installed to the lower surface of the instrument panel, above the airbag.
  • The panel has an opening covered by three doors before airbag deployment.
  • When the airbag is deployed, the inflatable portion pushes the doors upward against the instrument panel.
  • The first door pivots about a hinge in a lateral direction.
  • The second and third doors pivot about a hinge in a longitudinal direction.

Potential Applications:

  • Automotive industry - This technology can be applied in vehicles to enhance safety by providing a protective airbag system integrated into the instrument panel.

Problems Solved:

  • Improved safety - The invention solves the problem of providing effective protection to occupants in the event of a collision by deploying the airbag from the instrument panel.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced occupant safety - The technology improves the safety of vehicle occupants by providing an airbag system integrated into the instrument panel.
  • Space-saving design - By utilizing the lower surface of the instrument panel, the invention optimizes space utilization within the vehicle cabin.


Original Abstract Submitted

an instrument panel defines an upper surface and a lower surface. an airbag device has an inflatable portion and is installed to the instrument panel below and spaced apart from the lower surface. a panel is installed to the lower surface of the instrument panel above the airbag. the panel has an opening that is at least partially covered by a first door, a second door and a third door located along the lower surface of the instrument panel prior to deployment of the airbag. in response to deployment of the airbag, the inflatable portion pushes the first, second and the third doors upward against the instrument panel with the first door pivoting about a first hinge that extends in a vehicle lateral direction, and at least one of the second door and the third door pivoting about a second hinge that extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction.

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