초록 ▼

Apparatus (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) and a housing (26). The protection device (14) is inflatable away from a vehicle roof (18) between a vehicle side structure (16) and a vehicle occupant (182). The housing (26) includes an elongated channel portion (80) hav

Apparatus (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) and a housing (26). The protection device (14) is inflatable away from a vehicle roof (18) between a vehicle side structure (16) and a vehicle occupant (182). The housing (26) includes an elongated channel portion (80) having first and second longitudinal edges (94 and 96) defining a chamber (82). A closure flap (100) extends from the first edge (94) and has an end releasably connected to the second edge (96) to enclose the protection device (14) in the chamber (82). A deployment flap (120) overlies the closure flap (100). The deployment flap (120) is adapted to move into a position overlying a side trim piece (150) and direct the protection device to inflate between the occupant (182) and the trim piece when the protection device is inflated.

대표청구항 ▼

1. Apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle that has a side structure and a roof, said apparatus comprising:an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device that is adapted to inflate away from the vehicle roof into a position between the side structure of the vehicle and a vehicle

1. Apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle that has a side structure and a roof, said apparatus comprising:an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device that is adapted to inflate away from the vehicle roof into a position between the side structure of the vehicle and a vehicle occupant; and a housing for storing said inflatable vehicle occupant protection device in a stored position, said housing comprising: an elongated channel portion that helps define a chamber for receiving said inflatable vehicle occupant protection device, said channel portion having spaced first and second longitudinal edges extending along the length of said channel portion; a closure flap extending from said first longitudinal edge of said channel portion, said closure flap having an end releasably connected to said second longitudinal edge of said channel portion to at least partially enclose said inflatable vehicle occupant protection device in said chamber when said inflatable vehicle occupant protection device is in said stored position; and a deployment flap extending from said channel portion adjacent said second longitudinal edge of said channel portion, said deployment flap overlying said closure flap when said closure flap is connected to said second longitudinal edge of said channel portion, said deployment flap being adapted to move into a position overlying a vehicle side trim piece when said inflatable vehicle occupant protection device is inflated, said deployment flap directing said inflatable vehicle occupant protection device to inflate inwardly of the vehicle side trim piece between the occupant and the trim piece.