Ford global technologies, llc (20240239290). AIRBAG WITH INFLATABLE PORTION SUPPORTED BY UNINFLATABLE PORTION simplified abstract
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AIRBAG WITH INFLATABLE PORTION SUPPORTED BY UNINFLATABLE PORTION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dean M. Jaradi of Macomb MI (US)
Mohammad Omar Faruque of Ann Arbor MI (US)
S.M. Iskander Farooq of Novi MI (US)
AIRBAG WITH INFLATABLE PORTION SUPPORTED BY UNINFLATABLE PORTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240239290 titled 'AIRBAG WITH INFLATABLE PORTION SUPPORTED BY UNINFLATABLE PORTION
The abstract describes a vehicle with a roof that supports a moveable airbag. The airbag has an uninflatable portion and an inflatable portion, with the uninflatable portion sliding along tracks on the vehicle roof.
- The vehicle includes a roof supporting a moveable airbag.
- The airbag has an uninflatable portion and an inflatable portion.
- Tracks on the vehicle roof allow the uninflatable portion to slide into position.
- The uninflatable portion extends between the tracks in the deployed position.
Potential Applications: - Automotive safety systems - Vehicle crash protection technology
Problems Solved: - Enhancing vehicle safety in the event of a crash - Providing additional protection for occupants
Benefits: - Improved safety for vehicle occupants - Enhanced crash protection measures
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Vehicle Safety Technology This technology could be utilized by automotive manufacturers to enhance the safety features of their vehicles, potentially appealing to safety-conscious consumers and improving overall market competitiveness.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the uninflatable portion of the airbag contribute to overall safety in the vehicle? - The uninflatable portion provides structural support and helps guide the deployment of the airbag in a crash scenario. 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this advanced airbag technology in vehicles? - The cost of integrating this technology may vary depending on the complexity of the system and the manufacturing processes involved.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle includes a vehicle roof and an airbag supported by the vehicle roof. the airbag is moveable to a deployed position. the airbag includes an uninflatable portion and an inflatable portion supported by the uninflatable portion in the deployed position. the vehicle includes a first track and a second track spaced cross-vehicle from the first track. the first track and the second track are elongated downwardly from the vehicle roof. the uninflatable portion is slidably engaged with the first track and the second track. the uninflatable portion extends from the first track to the second track in the deployed position.
