초록 ▼

A side impact air bag with a self-tensioned lower edge to prevent the occupant from ejection during a rollover event or subsequent impact, A side air bag is secured to the vehicle roof rail between the front and rear pillars. A pair of tethers are secured to the air bag at a lower portion thereof an

A side impact air bag with a self-tensioned lower edge to prevent the occupant from ejection during a rollover event or subsequent impact, A side air bag is secured to the vehicle roof rail between the front and rear pillars. A pair of tethers are secured to the air bag at a lower portion thereof and one each in turn secured to the front and rear pillars. A plurality of substantially inverted V-shaped zero length tethers extend from the lower portion to define a plurality of chambers, which when inflated cause the lower portion of the air bag to shrink and induce tension therein and to the tethers. When the side impact air bag is inflated the air bag positions itself between the occupant and vehicle window and is held in place by the tension created by the inflated sections.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An air bag module in an automotive vehicle comprising:an inflatable element adapted to be inflated when connected to a gas generator and injected with pressurized gas, said inflatable element having a top edge and a lower edge, said top edge being secured to said vehicle;

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An air bag module in an automotive vehicle comprising:an inflatable element adapted to be inflated when connected to a gas generator and injected with pressurized gas, said inflatable element having a top edge and a lower edge, said top edge being secured to said vehicle; said inflatable element havinga plurality of inverted substantially V-shaped zero length tethers extending upward from said lower edge and interconnecting a pair of opposite sides of said inflatable element, wherein when said inflatable element is inflated, said zero length tethers define a plurality of chambers extending between said top and lower edges.