Ford global technologies, llc (20240300433). AIRBAG ON MOVEABLE BARS ADJACENT VEHICLE DOOR OPENING simplified abstract
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AIRBAG ON MOVEABLE BARS ADJACENT VEHICLE DOOR OPENING
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)
Saeed D. Barbat of Novi MI (US)
AIRBAG ON MOVEABLE BARS ADJACENT VEHICLE DOOR OPENING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240300433 titled 'AIRBAG ON MOVEABLE BARS ADJACENT VEHICLE DOOR OPENING
The assembly for a vehicle described in the abstract includes a front pillar and a rear pillar that define a door opening. The vehicle also features a first track supported by the front pillar and a second track supported by the rear pillar. A moveable bar extends from the first track to the second track, crossing the door opening in a raised position. An airbag supported by the bar inflates when the bar is raised.
- Front pillar and rear pillar define a door opening
- First track supported by the front pillar and second track supported by the rear pillar
- Moveable bar extends across the door opening from first track to second track
- Airbag supported by the bar inflates when the bar is raised
- Bar can be moved from a lowered position to a raised position
Potential Applications: - Automotive safety systems - Vehicle crash protection mechanisms
Problems Solved: - Enhancing vehicle safety during collisions - Providing additional protection to occupants in case of accidents
Benefits: - Improved safety features in vehicles - Enhanced protection for passengers in the event of a crash
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Vehicle Safety Systems This technology could be utilized by automotive manufacturers to enhance the safety features of their vehicles, potentially appealing to safety-conscious consumers. The market implications include increased demand for vehicles equipped with advanced safety systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the moveable bar contribute to the overall safety of the vehicle? 2. What are the potential implications of the airbag being supported by the bar in terms of occupant protection?
Original Abstract Submitted
an assembly for a vehicle includes a front pillar and a rear pillar. the front pillar and the rear pillar define a door opening. the vehicle includes a first track supported by the front pillar and a second track supported by the rear pillar. the vehicle includes a bar extending from the first track to the second track. the bar is moveable relative to the first track and the second track from a lowered position to a raised position. the bar extends across the door opening in the raised position. the vehicle includes an airbag supported by the bar. the airbag is inflatable to an inflated position when the bar is in the raised position.
