The invention relates to a diffuser (1) for an air bag device of a vehicle occupant restraint system, having a first end (11) of the diffuser (1) suitable and designed for being connected to a gas generator (2), a second end (12) of the diffuser (1) suitable and designed for discharging gas entering into the diffuser (1) at or in the first end (11) into an air bag, wherein the diffuser (1) is designed to be tubular between the first end (11) and the second end (12) and comprises a circumferential wall (13) having an inner bore (14) to this end. According to the invention, the second end (12) comprises and end face opening (15) having a diameter equal to the diameter of the inner bore (13) in the area of the second end (12). The invention further relates to an air bag device having an air bag, a gas generator, and a diffuser.
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
The invention relates, among other things, to an occupant protection device having a pyrotechnical gas generator (40). According to the invention, a safety valve (200) that operates according to temperature and leads to the outside is connected to the gas generator.
B60R 21/276 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means to vent the inflation fluid source, e.g. in case of overpressure
B60R 22/46 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels with means to tension the belt in an emergency
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AIRBAG MODULE FOR A VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
The invention relates to an airbag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system, having an airbag pack (1) which has an airbag (14), inflatable in order to protect a vehicle occupant, and which has a jacket (11, 12) in which the airbag (14) is arranged, and having a module housing (2) in which the airbag pack (1) is arranged. Here, the jacket (11, 12) of the airbag pack (1) comprises a first jacket part (11) and a second jacket part (12), and the first jacket part (11) and the second jacket part (12) have in each case at least one flange section (111, 121) which are connected to one another so as to form at least one jacket flange (6) which projects from the rest of the airbag pack (1). It is provided that the jacket flange (6) is spatially fixed to the module housing (2) and/or can be spatially fixed between the module housing (2) and an adjacent structure (4). The invention also relates to a vehicle having an airbag module of said type, and to a method for producing an airbag module.
The invention relates to a steering device for a motor vehicle, having a steering wheel (1) and an electrical contact unit (2), serving for guiding lines for electrically connecting at least one electrical or electronic component disposed in or on the steering wheel (1) to at least one electrical or electronic component of a motor vehicle not disposed in or on the steering wheel (1), wherein at least one part of an electronic control unit (232) generating a temperature is integrated in the electrical contact unit (2) for controlling at least one electrical or electronic component of the steering wheel (1). According to the invention, the electrical contact unit (2) comprises a stator (21) and a rotor (23, 23'), and the electronic control unit (232) or at least one part thereof generating a temperature are integrated in the rotor (23, 23') of the electrical contact unit (2).
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
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STEERING WHEEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING MEANS FOR DISSIPATING HEAT
The invention relates to a steering wheel of a motor vehicle having means for dissipating heat from the steering wheel. According to the invention, the means for dissipating heat comprise a contact unit (4), which is used to guide lines for the electrical connection of at least one electrical component disposed in or on the steering wheel (1) to at least one electrical component of the motor vehicle not disposed in or on the steering wheel (1), wherein at least part of the contact unit (4) rotates along with the steering wheel (1) when the steering wheel (1) is rotated.
The invention relates to an airbag module for a vehicle passenger restraint system, comprising an airbag and a visible area facing the vehicle interior when installed, the area being formed by different segments (10, 20) of the airbag module, wherein at least two of the segments (10, 20) comprise optically and/or haptically different surfaces. According to the invention, at least two of the segments (10, 20) each comprise at least one mechanical interface (10a) by means of which they can be mechanically connected to at least one of the other segments (10, 20) forming a connection region. At least one of the segments (20) forms at least one tear line (22). An opening, through which the airbag can exit the airbag module, is created in the visible area when the tear line (22) is torn open in the event of a deployment. The mechanical interfaces (10a) are designed such that they withstand the pressure and do not open when the tear line (22) in torn open.
B60R 21/203 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in steering wheels or steering columns
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AIR BAG MODULE FOR A VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
The invention relates to an air bag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system comprising an air bag, an air generator (400), and an air generator support (300), and comprises a visible surface facing the vehicle interior in the installed state, formed by different segments (110-140) of the air bag module, wherein at least two of the segments (110-140) comprise optically and/or haptically different surfaces. According to the invention, at least two of the segments (110, 120) are mechanically connected to each other by means of mechanical interfaces (110b, 120a), such that the mechanical connection between the segments (110-140) is at least partially released in the event of triggering by opening the interfaces (110b, 120a), so that an opening is formed in the visible surface through which the air bag can exit the air bag module. All segments (110-140) contributing to the formation of an opening for the air bag by opening an interface (100b, 120a) in the event of triggering are thereby directly fastened to the air generator support (300).
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
The invention relates to an airbag module (1), in particular a side airbag module, for a motor vehicle, comprising an airbag (10) that can be inflated with gas to protect a person, a gas generator (20) extended longitudinally in an extension direction (E) for releasing the gas needed to inflate the airbag (10), and a laminar carrier (30) for carrying the airbag (10) and the gas generator (20), wherein the carrier (30) comprises two legs (31, 32), which are connected to each other along the extension direction (E) and lie opposite each other perpendicularly to the extension direction (E) so that the carrier (30) forms a receptacle open on three sides for the gas generator (20) and the airbag (10).
B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars
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FASTENING ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR FASTENING AN AIRBAG OF A VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM TO A VEHICLE STRUCTURE
The invention relates to a fastening element for fastening an airbag of a vehicle occupant restraint system to a vehicle structure, comprising fixing means (2), by way of which the fastening element (1) can be fixed in a fastening opening (6) of the vehicle structure (7); and at least one feedthrough hole (3) for feeding through a connecting element (8), by way of which the airbag is to be connected to the vehicle structure (7). According to the invention, the fastening element has at least one projection (31), against which a connecting element (8) of the airbag fed through the feedthrough hole (3) rests and which counteracts the connecting element (8) from being pulled out of the feedthrough hole (3). The invention also relates to a method for fastening an airbag of a vehicle occupant restraint system to a vehicle structure.
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars
F16B 2/24 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
The invention relates to a connecting device for electrically and/or optically connecting two components that can be moved relative to each other, comprising at least one flexible electrical and/or optical conductor (3, 4), which is in contact with each of the components (1, 2) to be connected and which is moved when the two components (1, 2) move relative to each other. According to the invention, the flexible conductor (3, 4) is designed as a closed, longitudinally extended element, which is in surface or linear contact with each of the two components (1, 2) by means of one contact area (31, 32; 41, 42) in each case, and the flexible conductor (3, 4) can be clamped on the associated component (1, 2) with the respective contact area (31, 32; 41, 42) of the flexible conductor, wherein the clamping effect can be removed locally when the two components (1, 2) move relative to each other.
The invention relates to a gas generator for inflating a gas bag of a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising - igniting means (2) for producing gas and/or heat upon activation by a control signal of the vehicle; - a first chamber (11) comprising a propellant (3, 31) ignitable by gas and/or heat produced by the igniting means (2), - a second chamber (12) comprising pressurized inflation gas; - an outlet opening (41) through which the inflation gas can flow out of the second chamber and into the gas bag; - sealing means (46) sealing the outlet opening (41), wherein - the gas generator (1) is configured in such a way that after activation of the igniting means gas and/or heat produced by the igniting means (2) ignites the propellant (3, 31) and a pressure wave (100) is created under the direct or indirect impact of gas produced by the igniting means (2), wherein the pressure wave (100) breaks the sealing means (46) such that inflation gas can escape from the second chamber (12) via the outlet opening (41). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method of inflating a gas bag of a vehicle occupant restraint system.
B60R 21/272 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous release of stored pressurised gas with means for increasing the pressure of the gas just before or during liberation, e.g. hybrid inflators
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AIRBAG MODULE FOR PROTECTING THE THORAX AND HEAD AREAS OF A VEHICLE OCCUPANT
The invention relates to an airbag module for protecting the thorax and head areas of a vehicle occupant who is sitting in a vehicle seat and is secured by means of a safety belt. The airbag module comprises an airbag (5), which has a first and a second outer airbag layer (5a, 5b) and comprises at least one first inflatable chamber (51), which is designed to protect the thorax of the vehicle occupant (thorax chamber), and a second inflatable chamber (52), which is designed to protect the head of the vehicle occupant (head chamber), and a gas generator (7) for inflating the airbag (5), wherein the airbag (5), when triggered, unfolds in such a way that the airbag (5) unfolds angled toward the front and top in front of the safety belt (3) and then above the safety belt (3) relative to the vehicle longitudinal direction. A filling channel (53) formed in the airbag (5) is provided, into which the gas leaving the gas generator (7) in the event of triggering at least partially enters, wherein the filling channel (53) is formed by two airbag layers (5c, 5d; 5c, 5b), at least one of which is a further, internal third airbag layer (5c), and the filling channel (53) extends substantially angled toward the top and front so that the airbag (3) unfolds angled toward the front and top in front of the safety belt (3) when the filling channel (53) is inflated.
The invention relates to an airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system of a motor vehicle, comprising: a first and a second layer (11, 12) made of an airbag material; at least one chamber (18) that is formed between the first and the second layers (11, 12) and can be inflated to protect a vehicle occupant (20); and at least one seam (2), by means of which the first and the second layers (11, 12) are connected to each other along at least one section of the respective circumference thereof. According to the invention, the airbag (1) is designed in such a way that when the airbag is installed and inflated in the vehicle, the seam (2) extends along a plane that extends at an angle or perpendicularly to a plane defined by the vehicle longitudinal direction and the vehicle height direction. According to a second aspect of the invention, the seam (2) extends along a plane that is oriented at an angle or perpendicularly to the main extension direction of the airbag. The invention further relates to a method for producing an airbag.
The invention relates to an airbag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising: an airbag (1), which comprises a gas generator opening (11) for inserting a gas generator (2) into the airbag, a gas generator (2), which is inserted into the gas generator opening (11) and arranged at least partially in the airbag (1) and which blows gas into the airbag (1) in the event of deployment, and a gas generator support (3), to which the gas generator (2) is fastened. The gas generator (2) is arranged relative to the gas generator support (3, 30) in such a way that in the event of deployment, the airbag (1) pulls the gas generator (2) onto the gas generator support (3). The gas generator support (3, 30) comprises an opening (31, 310), through which the uninflated airbag (1, 10) is pulled in such a way that a first area (12) of the airbag that does not surround the gas generator (2, 20) is located on one side of the opening (31, 310) and a second area (13) of the airbag that surrounds the gas generator (2, 20) is located on the other side of the opening, and the opening is dimensioned in such a way that the gas generator (2, 20) cannot be pulled through the opening (31, 310). The invention further relates to a method for producing such an airbag.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
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AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT
The invention relates to an airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising - an airbag package (1), which comprises an airbag (3) which can be inflated to protect a vehicle occupant and a sleeve in which the airbag (3) is vacuum-packaged, wherein - the sleeve comprises a first and a second sleeve part (11, 12), - the first sleeve part (11) and the second sleeve part (12) each comprise at least one flange section (111, 112), by means of which the two sleeve parts are connected to each other and which initially stick out from the rest of the airbag package after being connected to each other. According to the invention, the two flange sections (111, 112) are folded at least partially in such a way that the two flange sections extend along an outer surface (113) of the rest of the airbag package. The invention further relates to a method for producing an airbag arrangement.
B60R 21/201 - Packaging straps or envelopes for inflatable members
B60R 21/203 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in steering wheels or steering columns
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AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT
The invention relates to an airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising: an airbag package (2), which comprises an airbag (21) which can be inflated to protect a vehicle occupant and a sleeve (22) in which the airbag is vacuum-packaged; a gas generator (3) for inflating the airbag (21); a gas generator support (4), on which the gas generator is fixed. According to the invention, a mounting element (5) fastened to the gas generator support (4) is provided to accommodate the airbag package (2), wherein the mounting element (5) comprises fastening means, by means of which the mounting element is connected to the airbag package (2) in a form-closed manner. The invention further relates to a method for producing an airbag arrangement.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
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STEERING WHEEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING SUPERIMPOSED STEERING
The invention relates to a steering wheel for a motor vehicle having a steering wheel rim (62) for rotating activation of the steering wheel (6), having a steering wheel hub (60) for connecting the steering wheel to a steering shaft of a motor vehicle, separate from the steering wheel, and having a superimposed drive (1, 100) for activating a superimposed steering by means of which a steering angle created by activating the steering wheel rim can be superimposed by a superimposed angle that can be created by the superimposed steering such that a respective rotation movement of a steering shaft (7) connected to the steering wheel comprises a steering angle created by activating the steering wheel rim and a superimposed angle created by activating the superimposed steering. There is an arresting device (2, 3, 4) separate from the component (1, 12) of the superimposed steering for creating the superimposed angle by means of which the superimposed drive (1) can be arrested by mechanical effect.
The invention relates to a filter device for filtering a gas stream having a wound or folded filter material web. According to the invention, at least one end (11, 12) of the filter material web (10) has a section or is connected to a section that is formed by a closed sheet metal section (20, 30), wherein the closed sheet metal section (20, 30) has at least one recess (40, 50) for streaming gas in or out of the filter device (1).
B01D 45/06 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by utilising inertia by reversal of direction of flow
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
B01D 50/00 - Combinations of methods or devices for separating particles from gases or vapours
The invention relates to a steering wheel assembly for a motor vehicle, comprising a steering wheel body (1), a module carrier (3) of an air bag module arranged on the steering wheel body (1) for accommodating at least one module component (5, 6) to be supported on the steering wheel body (1), and at least two electrical contact elements (28, 38) associated with each other and located at a distance from each other, of which one is provided on the steering wheel body (1) and the other is provided on the module carrier (3) and which can be brought into electrical contact with each other by applying force to the module carrier (3) in order to trigger a functional unit of the motor vehicle that can be electrically actuated. The module carrier (3) comprises at least one deformable section (4), which, when force is applied to the module carrier (3), can be deformed in such a way that the two electrical contact elements (28, 38) are brought into electrical contact with each other.
B60R 21/203 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in steering wheels or steering columns
The invention relates to an airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system, having an inflatable shoulder region (11) which, in the inflated state of the airbag (1) when the latter is mounted in the vehicle, extends at the level of the shoulder region of the vehicle occupant (2) to be protected. According to the invention, the shoulder region (11) is designed such that in the inflated state of the airbag (1) - as viewed in the forward direction of travel - said shoulder region (11) extends predominantly behind a shoulder joint (21) of the vehicle occupant (2) to be protected.
The invention relates to an airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system, having a first and a second chamber (11, 12) which can be inflated for the protection of a vehicle occupant; having an outflow element (2) with an outflow duct (225) via which the gas can flow out of the first chamber (11) when the internal pressure in the first chamber exceeds the internal pressure (P1) in the second chamber (12) and which can be compressed under the action of the internal pressure (P2) in the second chamber (12), such that an outflow of gas out of the second chamber (12) is counteracted, when the internal pressure in the first chamber (11) is lower than the internal pressure in the second chamber. According to the invention, the outflow element has a two-layer material piece (200') and the outflow duct (225) is formed by folding in a portion (203b') of the material piece between the material layers of the material piece.
The invention relates to a vehicle occupant restraint system comprising an airbag (1) that can be inflated with gas and that comprises at least one first woven fabric layer and one second woven fabric layer, which are connected to each other along the edge (5) thereof by means of a peripheral seam (2), and comprising at least one outflow opening (2) through which gas can flow out of the airbag (1), wherein the outflow opening (3) is formed by an interruption of the peripheral seam (2). At least one additional seam (4) formed in the area of the outflow opening (3) is provided, wherein the additional seam at least partially closes the outflow opening (3) and is designed in such a way that the additional seam opens during the inflation process. It is further provided that, in order to form an outflow opening (3), the peripheral seam (2) is interrupted in such a way that on both sides of the outflow opening (3), the peripheral seam forms a section (21, 22) extending substantially perpendicular to the adjacent edge (51) of the airbag (1) and ends in each case at the edge (51) of the airbag (1).
The invention relates to an occupant restraint device for a motor vehicle, comprising a first airbag (10), which can be inflated with gas to protect an occupant (I) who occupies a seat (1) in the form of a driver's seat or a front passenger seat of the motor vehicle as intended, wherein the first airbag (10) is designed to be arranged in a steering wheel (2) of the motor vehicle in a non-inflated state, and a second airbag (20), which can be inflated with gas to protect the occupant (I). According to the invention, the second airbag (20) is designed such that an edge area (21) thereof facing the vehicle front (3) extends along the A pillar (4) of the motor vehicle in an inflated state.
The invention relates to a method for folding an airbag for an airbag module in which the airbag (G) is disposed in a seat (1), at least one piling element (21, 22) for folding the airbag (G) is provided next to the exterior edge (R) of the airbag (G) disposed on the seat (1) and in which the airbag (G) is folded together using the at least one piling element (21, 22) in that the piling element (21, 22) is moved along the seat (1) in the direction toward the interior of the airbag (G) disposed on the seat (1), said movement producing an effect on the edge (R) of the airbag (G), wherein a retainer (31, 32) protrudes from the at least one piling element (21, 22), said retainer moving together with the piling element (21, 22) during the movement thereof and reaching over or under an edge area (R1, R2) of the airbag (G). According to the invention, the at least one retainer (31, 32) acts on an edge area (R1, R2) of the airbag (G) in such a way that an undercut (H) is formed in the airbag (G) through the effect of the retainer (31, 32).
A vehicle seat including a backrest which has a middle part laterally confined by side walls; an airbag module arranged in one of the side walls; adjusting means for adjusting the width of the backrest. The adjusting means have an adjusting element, which is arranged together with the airbag module in the side wall and movable relative to the middle part, via which the position of the side wall is changeable relative to the middle part. The adjusting element is connected to a section of the module housing of the airbag module so that the module housing is moved by moving the adjusting element.
The invention relates to a steering wheel assembly for a motor vehicle, comprising a steering wheel (1) that can be mounted rotatably about a steering axle (L) on a motor vehicle, and comprising an airbag module (3) disposed in a pre-determinable use position on the steering wheel (1), further comprising an adjusting device (5, 6; 7, 8; 9) disposed on the steering wheel assembly (1, 2, 3), said adjusting device being adapted and provided for adjusting the spatial position of the airbag module (3) relative to the steering wheel (1) for the purposes of compensating for tolerances perpendicular to the steering axle (L). In the process, the adjusting device (5, 6; 7, 8; 9) comprises adjusting means (51, 52, 62; 72, 81, 82; 91, 92) for generating an adjusting force that has at least one force component along the adjusting direction (V) of the airbag module (3) and also a guide device (51, 63; 55, 65; 56, 66) for guiding the airbag module (3) along the adjustment direction (V) thereof.
B60R 21/203 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in steering wheels or steering columns
B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
The invention relates to a steering wheel for a motor vehicle, comprising a steering wheel rim (2), a hub body (3) through which the steering wheel can be rotatably mounted about a steering wheel axle on a motor vehicle, at least one spoke (6) through which the hub body (3) is connected to the steering wheel rim (2), wherein the at least one spoke (6) is designed to be moveable relative to the steering wheel rim (2).
The invention relates to an airbag module comprising an airbag and a tubular gas generator (4) that can be fastened to a module housing (1), said tubular gas generator having gas outlet openings along the periphery thereof, wherein according to the invention the tubular gas generator can be fixed to the module housing by means of only a clamping ring (6) that can be moved over the tubular gas generator and over a section of the module housing.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
The invention relates to a gas generator assembly for a motor vehicle, having a gas generator (1) which is designed to provide gas to inflate an air bag after the gas generator (1) is activated, said assembly comprising a filter (2) for filtering gases provided by the gas generator (1), and comprising a device (3) which is designed to release a fluid (4) so that said fluid (4) comes into contact with the filter (2). According to the invention, the device (3) is designed to release the fluid at a point in time which can be predefined and which is independent of the point in time of the activation of the gas generator (1).
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
The invention relates to an airbag module (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising an airbag package (4) comprising an airbag (2), an additional moveable element (90) adapted and provided to influence a state parameter of the airbag (2), and a gas-tight protective shell (40) that defines an inner space (41) of the airbag package (4), wherein the airbag (2) and the moveable element (90) are disposed in said inner space (41), and comprising a separate motion generating device (70) adapted and provided to move the moveable element (90). According to the invention, the motion generating device (70) is disposed outside the inner space (41) of the airbag package (4).
B60R 21/276 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means to vent the inflation fluid source, e.g. in case of overpressure
B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means
The invention relates to a gas generator (1) for an airbag module, comprising a housing (2) and a filter (3) fastened in the housing (2), said filter being provided for filtering a gas generated by the gas generator (1). According to the invention, in order to fasten the filter (3) in the housing (2), a part (4) of the gas generator (1) is inserted into a recess (30) of the filter (3).
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
The invention relates to an airbag for a motor vehicle, comprising an airbag envelope (2) surrounding an interior space (3) of the airbag (1), said space capable of being filled with gas, a first section (20) of the airbag envelope (2) and at least one second section (30) of the airbag envelope (2) connected to the first section (20), wherein the first section (20) comprises a first side (21) and a second side (22) facing away from the first side (21)- relative to an inflated state of the airbag (1). According to the invention, the at least one second section (30) of the airbag envelope (2) is folded in toward the interior space (3) along a first direction (R) – relative to an inflated state of the airbag (1) - so that the second section (30) is disposed between the first side (21) and the second side (22) perpendicular to said first direction (R), and that the second section (30) is attached to the airbag envelope (2) to maintain the folded-in state of said second section. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing an airbag, in particular according to one of the previous claims, comprising the steps of: preparing at least two airbag envelope parts (200, 201) for forming an airbag envelope (2) of the airbag (1), wherein the airbag envelope (2) – relative to an inflated state of the airbag (1) – comprises a first section (20) and at least one second section (30) connected to the first section (20), wherein the first section (20) comprises a first side (21) and a second side (22) facing away from the first side (21), folding the second section in by disposing and connecting the two airbag envelope parts (200, 201) in such a way that the second section (30) – relative to an inflated state of the airbag (1) – is disposed between the first side (21) and the second side (22), and attaching the at least one second section (30) to the airbag envelope (2) so that the folded-in state of the second section can be maintained.
The invention relates to an airbag arrangement (1) for a vehicle-occupant restraining system having an inflatable airbag (3) which is folded up to form an airbag package (30), an evacuated sleeve (2) which surrounds the airbag package (30), and attachment means (4) which permit the airbag package (30) which is enclosed by the sleeve (2) to be attached. According to one aspect of the invention, the attachment means comprise at least one first component (4) which is arranged in the airbag package (30) and is positioned and designed in such a way that its contours show through the sleeve (2), and said first component (4) can be engaged in a positively locking fashion, through a relative movement, with a further, second component (6) which is arranged outside the sleeve (2). According to a further aspect of the invention, a reinforcement element is applied in a planar fashion to the outside of the sleeve (2), wherein the reinforcement element (200) only partially surrounds the outside of the sleeve (2) and is not present at least in the partial area (300, 310) of the sleeve (2), which partial area (300, 310) is provided for forming the exit area of the airbag (3) from the sleeve (2) when triggering occurs.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
34.
AIRBAG MODULE COMPRISING AN AIRBAG AND A TUBULAR GAS GENERATOR THAT CAN BE FASTENED TO A MODULE HOUSING
The invention relates to an airbag module comprising an airbag and a tubular gas generator that can be fastened to a module housing, said gas generator having gas outlet openings along the periphery thereof. According to the invention, the tubular gas generator (4) can be fixed to the module housing (1) using two clamp rings (6, 7, 13) which can move along the tubular gas generator (4) and along sections (2, 3) of the module housing. The module housing (1) comprises an opening (5) at the base (2) thereof for introducing the tubular gas generator (4). A support (3) for the tubular gas generator (4) is disposed at the module housing (1) below said opening (5), wherein the support (3) has a smaller length than the tubular gas generator (4), and wherein the clamp rings (6, 7, 13) are adapted such that upon moving the rings axially toward the center of the tubular gas generator (4), an extended section (10, 12, 17) of the clamp rings grasps underneath the support (3) on one side and the other extended section (9) grasps above the base (2) of the module housing (1) on the other side after the tubular gas generator (4) is positioned.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
The invention relates to a lock deflection device for a motor vehicle for deflecting a seat belt, comprising a lock tongue (2) for insertion into a lock buckle (S) and a first contact area (3) connected to the lock tongue (2) around which the seat belt (4) can be laid to deflect the seat belt (4), so that the seat belt (4) is divided into a shoulder segment (5) and a pelvis segment (6), which go off in different directions from the first contact area (3), wherein the first contact area (3) can be moved from an initial position, in which the seat belt (4) can slide along the deflection device (1), into a final position (to limit a resulting force acting on the seat belt (4)). According to the invention, a second contact area (7) connected to the lock tongue (2) is provided which is arranged and provided to contact the seat belt (4) when the first contact area (3) is moved out of the initial position, in order to restrain the seat belt (4) from sliding along on the deflection device (1), wherein the first contact area (3) is connected to the lock tongue (2) through a movable area (8) of the lock deflection device (1).
The invention relates to an airbag module for a motor vehicle, comprising an air bag (1) that can be inflated to protect an occupant by introducing gas into the air bag (1), to an openable reservoir (2) for feeding a coolant (3), wherein the reservoir (2) comprises a first section and a second section (4, 5) connected thereto, to at least one outlet opening (6) of the reservoir (2), wherein said opening is incorporated into the second section (5) and the coolant (3), which cools gases introduced to the air bag (1), can exit the reservoir through said opening, and to a closure element (7) for closing the outlet opening (6). According to the invention, the closure element (7) subdivides the reservoir (2) into two sections (4, 5), and the coolant (3) is disposed in the first section (4), wherein the closure element (7) seals the first section (4) of the reservoir (2) off from the second section (5) of the reservoir (2). The invention also relates to a method for producing an airbag module.
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
37.
AIRBAG PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN AIRBAG PACKAGE
The invention relates to an airbag package comprising an airbag (2), at least one chamber (20) of the airbag (2) that can be inflated to protect a passenger and that is folded into a package, at least one fastening tab (21) of the airbag (2) projecting from the chamber (20) for fastening the airbag (2) to a motor vehicle, and a protective cover (3) which surrounds at least sections of the airbag (2) and which closely rests against the airbag. The protective cover (3) is produced of a shrink film (30) which is adapted and designed to contract around the airbag (2) under the effect of heat to closely rest against the airbag (2). The protective cover (3) has at least one opening (300, 301) out of which the at least one fastening tab (21) projects from the protective cover (3), the at least one opening (300, 301) being designed as a peripheral gap extending around the chamber when looking at its cross-section.
The invention relates to an airbag arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising an airbag (10) that can be inflated to protect an occupant of the motor vehicle, wherein the airbag comprises a first section (110) and a second section (111) connected thereto, wherein the second section (111) is turned inside out in the direction of the first section (110) prior to inflation of the airbag (10) so that the second section (111) extends flat along the first section (110) and sits opposite to the first section (110) along the vehicle lateral axis (y), or that the second section (111) is connected to the first section (110) by way of a surrounding fold (210). In a variation, two airbags (10a, 10b) are provided, wherein the second airbag (10b) extends flat along the first airbag (10a) prior to inflation of the second airbag (10b) and sits opposite to the first airbag (10a) along the vehicle later axis (y).
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
39.
AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
The invention relates to an airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising an inflatable airbag (1) for protecting a vehicle occupant; a fastening element (3) for fastening the airbag (1) to a support structure; and means for counteracting a torquing of the fastening element (3) pre-mounted at the airbag (1), wherein the means comprise an opening (41) through which the pre-mounted fastening element (3) reaches, said opening being designed to counteract a torquing of the pre-mounted fastening element (3). According to the invention, the opening (41) comprises two sections (411, 412) that cross one another. In a second aspect, the invention relates to an airbag arrangement comprising a clamp-like part with an opening designed to counteract a torquing of the pre-mounted fastening element (3).
B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars
40.
METHOD FOR COMPOUNDING A PLASTIC MATERIAL, PLASTIC MATERIAL AND PLASTIC PRODUCT
The invention relates to a method for compounding a plastic material. According to the invention, the following steps are carried out: a) preparing at least one ethylenic polymer; b) adding at least one cross-linking agent to the ethylenic polymer; c) at least partially cross-linking the ethylenic polymer by way of the cross-linking agent; d) adding at least one propylenic polymer to the product obtained in step c) and e) at least partially cross-linking the propylenic polymer with the product obtained in step c). The invention also relates to a plastic material that can be produced by way of the method, and a plastic product produced thereby.
The invention relates to a carriage (2) for carrying out crash tests on motor vehicle subassemblies (22, 44), having a first carrier (20) for carrying a motor vehicle component to be tested (22), wherein the carriage (2) is designed to be moved relative to a stop unit (3), with the result that the carriage (2) can collide with the stop unit (3), wherein the first carrier (20) is mounted movably on the carriage (2) in such a manner that the first carrier (20) is moved from a starting position into an end position along a predeterminable path (21) if the carriage (2) collides with the stop unit (3). The invention provides for the carriage (2) to be designed to collide with the stop unit (3) via the first carrier (20), and for the first carrier (20) to be connected to the carriage (2) via at least one first deformation element (6) which is designed to deform, whilst absorbing energy, as the first carrier (20) is moved from the starting position into the end position.
The invention relates to a gas bag module for a vehicle occupant restrain system, comprising: an inflatable gas bag; an envelope (1) inside of which the gas bag is vacuum packed and which comprises a first and a second material (2, 3), wherein the first material (2) has a lower gas permeability than the second material (3) and the second material (3) has a higher tear strength than the first material (2). The invention also relates to a method for producing a gas bag module.
B60R 21/20 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
The invention relates to an airbag module having a gas generator, an airbag and a diffuser. In order to simplify the gas generator/diffuser subassembly and reduce the installation space, the invention provides that the diffuser (5) is designed as a component partially fitting tightly at the ends (7, 8) thereof against the gas generator (1), the diffuser (5) extending in the region of the gas outlet openings of the gas generator (1) at a distance from the gas generator (1).
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
44.
STEERING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, HAVING A STEERING WHEEL AND A SUPERPOSITION GEARING
The invention relates to a steering device for a motor vehicle having a steering wheel (10) and having a superposition gearing (20) which is arranged in a gearing housing (30), which superposition gearing is designed to transmit a motor-driven adjusting movement to a steering shaft (40), with the steering wheel (10) forming a steering wheel base (11) which serves for a connection to the steering shaft (40). It is provided that at least one constituent (311-317) of the gearing housing (30), which constituent (311-317) serves for mounting and/or fixing a gearing element (21, 24) of the superposition gearing (20) or of a drive motor (25), is integrated into the steering wheel base (11) of the steering wheel (10), or at least one constituent of the gearing housing at least partially forms the steering wheel base.
B26D 1/10 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates in, or substantially in, a direction parallel to the cutting edge
45.
STEERING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, HAVING A STEERING WHEEL, A STEERING SHAFT AND A SUPERPOSITION GEARING
The invention relates to a steering device for a motor vehicle having a steering wheel, having a steering shaft and having a superposition gearing which is arranged in or on the steering wheel and which is designed to transmit a motor-driven adjusting movement to the steering shaft. At least one interface (23, 50) is provided which, in the presence of a defined condition, separates or limits a transmission of force between the steering shaft (40) and the superposition gearing (20). The interface is for example an overload clutch.
The invention relates to a steering device for a motor vehicle having a steering wheel and having a superposition gearing which transmits a motor-driven adjusting movement to a steering shaft. The superposition gearing has a rotary gearing element (20) which has a toothing (22), by means of which a rotation of the rotary gearing element (20) can be transmitted to the steering shaft (30), an opening (23) which provides a passage for at least one non-rotating element (40, 90), and which rotary gearing element (20) forms the worm gear of a worm gear mechanism. The invention also relates to a gearing having a gearing element of said type.
The invention relates to an airbag cover for receiving an airbag (3) compressed into an airbag package for an airbag module of a motor vehicle, comprising one or more precut sections of a flexible material and comprising connecting sites, by way of which regions of the at least one precut material section are connected to each other such that the at least one precut section forms a flexible cover (5) that at least partially receives the airbag package. To this end, at least some of the connecting sites are configured in a disconnectable manner such that the corresponding connecting sites are disconnected upon the inflation and deployment of the airbag (3) as intended in the event of a crash.
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
B60R 21/20 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
The invention relates to an airbag module for a motor vehicle, having an airbag (2), which is inflatable with gas to protect an occupant; a gas generator (3) for generating the gas provided for inflating the airbag (2); and an additional cooling device (5), which comprises an openable reservoir (5a) for storing a coolant (K), the reservoir (5a) being designed (2) to be opened, such that the coolant (K) for cooling the gas used to inflate an airbag (2) may come into contact with said gas. According to the invention, the coolant (K) may comprise at least one propanediol. Furthermore, a method of cooling a gas used to inflate an airbag (2) in an airbag module (1 ) for a motor vehicle by means of a coolant (K) is described, as is the use of a coolant (K) like propanediol.
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
49.
TRIGGERING DEVICE FOR A HORN SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
A triggering device for a horn system of a motor vehicle is integrated in a steering wheel (2) of the motor vehicle. In order to prevent a relative movement of components associated with the steering wheel in relation to each other, but still enable a secure and reliable actuation of the triggering device of the horn system while at the same time allowing an optically compact and appealing design of the steering wheel (2), the invention proposes for the triggering device to comprise a first triggering unit (7), with which a parameter inherent in intended activation of the horn is detected. When such a parameter is detected, a first triggering signal can be emitted. The invention comprises a second triggering unit (11), with which a further parameter inherent in an intended activation of the horn is detected and a second triggering signal can be emitted. By means of the triggering device (7, 11), the horn system of the motor vehicle can be put into operation when the first triggering signal is emitted by the first triggering unit (7) and the second triggering signal is emitted by the second triggering unit (11).
The invention relates to a belt retractor (10) for a safety belt, comprising a belt spool (20) for winding the safety belt in and out, a gearbox (80), connected to the belt spool and a drive connected to the gearbox, which can drive the spool to wind in the safety belt, wherein a positive-fit overload coupling (50) is arranged between the drive and the belt spool, designed such as to operate on a positive fit basis when engaged and to uncouple on an overload in which the positive fit is released. Amongst other things, according to the invention, the positive fit overload coupling is arranged between the belt spindle (20) and the gearbox (80).
The invention relates amongst other things to a belt retractor (10) for a safety belt, with a belt spool (20) for winding up and out the safety belt, a drive, which can drive the belt spool for winding up the safety belt and a positive-fit overload coupling (50) between the drive and the belt spindle, wherein the overload coupling has an outer ring (30) and an inner ring (60) which is mounted to rotate coaxially within the outer ring about a rotational axis. Positive fit elements (110) of the inner ring have a positive fir engagement with recesses (130) in the inner contour (40) of the outer ring and give a positive fit connection between the inner ring and the outer ring. The positive fit elements are resiliently elastic such as, on overload, to be separable from the respective recess thereof, whereupon the overload coupling can uncouple. According to the invention, the recesses in the inner contour of the outer ring have an asymmetric shape.
The invention relates to a belt retractor (10) for a seat belt (30), comprising a belt reel (20) for winding and unwinding the seat belt, and a tightening drive, comprising the following: a gas generator (60), a drive device (40) connected to the belt reel (20), and a connecting device (50), which connects the gas generator and the drive device, wherein the connecting device has a guide tube (70) and a plurality of thrust members (80) located in the guide tube, said members being accelerated after the gas generator has been triggered and directly or indirectly driving the drive device for winding the seat belt. According to the invention, at least one sealing element (100a, 100b, 100c) is disposed in the guide tube (70) between the gas generator (60) and the side (80a') facing the gas generator of at least one of the thrust members (80a, 80b, 80c), said sealing element resting against the inside of the guide tube.
The invention relates to a gas bag comprising a filler neck (120) via which the gas bag (100) can be filled with the gas from a gas generator (200). The filler neck (120) is formed by folding over a tubular zone (140) of the gas bag (120). In another embodiment of the invention, the gas discharge zone of a gas generator is at least partly surrounded by a fabric protecting element that is mounted on the gas generator, and at least one section of the gas generator is disposed in a filler neck of the gas bag along with the fabric protecting element.
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
The invention relates to an airbag device for protecting a vehicle occupant in case of a crash, comprising at least two areas, which are disposed at a distance from one another and can be inflated using gas, and which in the inflated state each form a gas cushion for a vehicle occupant to be protected, at least one first material layer of a respective inflatable area, the first material layer extending in front of a lateral windowpane of a motor vehicle in the inflated state of the airbag device, and at least one second material layer of a respective inflatable area, the second material layer lying opposite the first material layer in the inflated state of the airbag device. According to the invention, it is provided that the inflatable areas (1a, 1b) of the airbag device are formed by at least two elements, which can be inflated separately from one another and are connected to one another via a connection area (2), which is formed by an element separate from the inflatable areas (1a, 1b) and which is connected to each of the two inflatable areas (1a, 1b).
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars
The invention relates to an airbag device for protecting a vehicle passenger in the event of a crash. Said airbag device comprises at least one zone (1a, 1b) that can be inflated with gas and forms a gas cushion for a vehicle passenger who is to be protected in the form of a lateral airbag in the inflated state, at least one first layer of material of the inflatable zone, said first layer extending before a lateral motor vehicle structure in the inflated state of the airbag device, and at least one second layer of material of the inflatable zone, said second layer lying across from the first layer of material in the inflated state of the airbag device. At least one fastening bracket (4) which allows the airbag device to be mounted on a motor vehicle structure is provided on the airbag device. According to the invention, the fastening bracket (4) is an element that is separate from the inflatable zone (1a, 1b), has at least two layers, and is attached to a layer of material of the inflatable zone (1a, 1b) by means of at least one respective layer via a connecting line (46). Furthermore, the layers of the fastening bracket (4) each have a fastening section (4a) which is folded about the connecting line (46), projects from the airbag device, and is used for fastening the airbag device to a motor vehicle structure.
The invention relates to an airbag module, in particular for a motor vehicle, having an airbag (10), which can be inflated to protect a person, an airbag envelope (20) of the airbag (10), the envelope defining an inner chamber (I) of the airbag (10), which can be filled with gas to inflate the airbag (10), a gas generator (30) for providing the gas necessary to inflate the airbag (10), an insertion opening (21) of the airbag envelope (20), the gas generator (30) being inserted through the insertion opening (21) into the inner chamber (I) of the airbag (10), so that gas provided by the gas generator (10) may reach the inner chamber (I) of the airbag (10), a boundary area (22) of the insertion opening (21), which delimits the insertion opening (21) and annularly encloses the gas generator (30), and sealing means (40) for sealing the insertion opening (21). According to the invention, it is provided that the sealing means (40) is situated between the boundary area (22) and the gas generator (30) such that the sealing means (40) is pressed by the gas provided by the gas generator (30) against the boundary area (21) of the insertion opening (21) in order to seal the insertion opening (21). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing an airbag.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
The invention relates to a gas generator for an air bag module, having a gas generator housing, in which a first chamber for receiving a propellant for igniting a main gas set in a second chamber, and an ignition device for the ignition of the propellant are provided. In order to simplify the production of the gas generator, the invention provides that the first chamber (6) for receiving the propellant (7) is limited by a pipe (4), on the first end (5) of which the ignition device (3) is disposed, and the second end (8) of which reaches the gas generator housing (2) at least approximately, wherein the first (6) and the second chambers (9) are separated from each other such that no parts of the propellant (7) may reach the second chamber (9) via the second end (8) of the pipe (4) before the ignition of the propellant (7).
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
58.
GAS GENERATOR AND METHOD FOR INFLUENCING A FLOW OF GAS IN A GAS GENERATOR
The invention relates to a gas generator for an occupant protection system, in particular for an airbag module in a motor vehicle, having an external housing (1), an inner chamber (2), which is formed in the external housing (1), for accommodating a gas-forming substance (12), a discharge opening (16) for discharging a gas, which is formed in the inner chamber (2), from the gas generator, and a flow connection between the inner chamber (2) and the discharge opening (16). According to the invention, the cross section of the flow connection between the inner chamber (2) and the discharge opening (16) is designed to be variable as a function of temperature. A method for influencing a flow of gas in a gas generator is also described.
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
The invention relates to a pressure generation module for a vehicle passenger restraint system having a first chamber (2) that can be filled with gas; a second chamber (3) into which gas can flow from the first chamber (2); at least one outflow opening (4211, 4212) through which gas can flow out of the first chamber (2) from the pressure generation module (1); and an outflow mechanism (4) designed to modify a gas flow through the outflow opening (4211, 4212) as a function of the gas pressure (P2) in the second chamber (3).
B60R 21/276 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means to vent the inflation fluid source, e.g. in case of overpressure
The invention is concerned with an inflation device for an airbag module of a motor vehicle, with a combustion chamber for accommodating a gas kit from which a gas for inflating an airbag can be generated, and with a combustion chamber housing which surrounds an interior space of the combustion chamber, in which space the gas kit is accommodated. The combustion chamber housing (10) here is designed in such a manner that it cannot withstand the pressure which occurs in the combustion chamber (1) during generation as per the specification of a gas, and the combustion chamber housing (10) is enclosed by a housing receptacle (2) in such a manner that the combustion chamber housing (10) can be supported on the housing receptacle (2) in order to prevent deformation or bursting of the combustion chamber housing (10) during generation as per the specification of a gas in the combustion chamber (1). Furthermore, the housing receptacle (2) is part of a module housing (3) for accommodating at least one airbag of the airbag module.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
The invention relates to a combustion chamber assembly for an airbag module of a motor vehicle, having a combustion chamber housing, which encloses a combustion chamber, and having a housing receptacle, in which the combustion chamber housing is to be disposed such that the combustion chamber housing with the outer surface thereof is running along an inner surface of the housing receptacle, exit areas being provided in each case in the combustion chamber housing and the housing receptacle, said areas upon proper configuration of the combustion chamber housing in the housing receptacle being spatially associated with one another such that gas generated in the combustion chamber may exit through the exit areas of the combustion chamber housing and the housing receptacle into the surroundings. According to the invention, at least one shaped region (15, 25) is implemented on the combustion chamber housing (10) and/or on the housing receptacle (2) such that an expansion chamber (E) is defined in the area of the shaped region (15, 25) between the outer surface (12) of the combustion chamber housing (10) and the inner surface (22) of the housing receptacle (2), the expansion chamber being at least partially filled with the material of a section (14) by deformation of said section (14) of the combustion chamber housing (10) upon proper positioning of the combustion chamber housing (10) in the housing receptacle (2).
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
The invention relates to a lock deflection apparatus for a motor vehicle, having a lock tongue (4) for insertion into a lock buckle and having a deflection body (1) connected to the lock tongue (4), said body being implemented in order to divide a seat belt (2) into a shoulder segment (7) and a pelvic segment (5) and deflect it such that the two segments (7, 5) branch off in different directions from the deflection body (1), according to the invention the deflection body (1) being connected via at least one longitudinally extending element (3) to the lock tongue (4), said element being at least sectionally wound around the deflection body (1).
The invention relates to a child protection system for a motor vehicle seat, comprising a seat shell, a back rest of the seat shell extending along the longitudinal direction of the back for the back support of the torso of a child, and a seat belt, wherein the back rest comprises an upper back rest part, which is movably arranged on the seat shell and on which at least one seat belt point is provided, on which the seat belt is arranged. According to the invention, a lower back rest part of the back rest is provided on the seat shell pivotally about a pivot axis, comprising a coupling section at the lower back rest part, said section being provided and designed to interact with the upper back rest part such that a displacement of the upper back rest part allows for the inclination of the lower back rest part to be adjusted together with the position of the at least one seat belt point. Thus, a child protection system is created, which enables the adjustment of a comfortable and safe seating position for a child in a simple and reliable design and, at the same time, ensures simple, user-friendly adjustability of the child protection system.
The invention relates to methods for manufacturing an air bag packet (1) which has at least one air bag (2) and a protective sheath (3) which surrounds the air bag (2), for an air bag module using a first tool (4) which has a recess (41) for holding the air bag packet (1), having the steps: the recess (41) is covered with a first protective sheath part (31), spread out flat, of the protective sheath (3), the air bag (2) is folded up, and the folded-up air bag (2) is inserted into the recess (41) with the intermediate positioning of the first protective sheath part (31).
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
B60R 21/237 - Inflatable members characterised by the way they are folded
B60R 21/20 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
Steering wheel assembly (1) for a motor vehicle having a steering wheel (2) for steering the motor vehicle, at least one vehicle component (30, 111) that is to be arranged at the steering wheel (2), and a control unit (100) for controlling the at least one vehicle component (30, 111). The control unit (100) is arranged in the steering wheel (100).
The invention relates to a steering wheel module (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a steering wheel (2) for steering the motor vehicle, said steering wheel (2) being actuated by its steering wheel rim (20), and a display device (30) arranged on the steering wheel rim (20) and used to display driving information. The display device (30) is fixed to the steering wheel rim (20) by fixing means. The steering wheel rim (20) comprises a base body (21) at least partially surrounded by a material (22) that is especially softer than the material of the base body (21), and the display device (30) is fixed to the base body (21) by the fixing means. The fixing means comprise at least one fixing region embodied on the base body (21).
The invention relates to an airbag module for a motor vehicle comprising a first subassembly (2) which may be arranged on a motor vehicle, an airbag (20) of the first subassembly (2) which may be inflated for protecting a person, which comprises an interior (22) which may be filled with gas for inflating the airbag (20), a housing (3) of the first subassembly, for receiving the airbag (20), an additional second subassembly (4) separate from the first subassembly (2), which is designed and provided to be arranged at a distance from the first subassembly (2) on the motor vehicle, and a reservoir (40) of the second subassembly (4) for storing a coolant (41) which is designed and provided for cooling gases located in the interior (22) of the airbag (20).
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
68.
METHOD FOR COATING A STEERING WHEEL AND CORRESPONDING STEERING WHEEL
The invention relates to a method for coating a steering wheel and a corresponding steering wheel having a steering wheel rim comprising a steering wheel skeleton having a foam material applied thereto and intended to be encompassed by a cover layer made of leather or plastic. In order to simplify production, the cover layer is positioned on the steering wheel rim as a strip and is fixed to the foam layer on one end. The cover layer strip is then glued onto the foam layer and the side edges of the cover layer strip are sewed together in a known manner.
The invention relates to a venting device (1) for venting a cavity (I) of an injection mould (F) that can be filled with injection moulding material via a venting opening (O) of the injection mould (F), comprising a housing (G), which has a through-opening (D) and is designed and intended for arrangement on the injection mould (F) in such a way that air that is present in the cavity (I) and escapes from the venting opening (O) of the injection mould (F) when injection moulding material is introduced into the cavity (I) can escape through the through-opening (D) of the housing (G) into an outer space (A) surrounding the injection mould (F), comprising a valve pin (V) that is made to extend longitudinally along a direction of extent (R) and is mounted in the housing (G) such that it can move along its direction of extent (R), wherein the valve pin (V) is designed for being moved from a venting position, in which the valve pin (V) is arranged in the through-opening (D) in such a way that air escaping from the venting opening (O) of the injection mould (F) can escape into the outer space (A) along the valve pin (V) through the through-opening (D), in the direction of the cavity (I) into a first cleaning position, with injection moulding material that gets into the through-opening (D) being taken along by the valve pin (V) and transported out of the through-opening (D), and wherein the valve pin (V) is designed for being moved from the first cleaning position away from the cavity (I) into a second cleaning position, with injection moulding material that is sticking to the valve pin (V) being wiped off the valve pin (V) by a wiping element (S) provided on the housing. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for venting an injection mould (F) by using a venting device (1) according to the invention.
The invention relates to a gas generator (1) for a vehicle passenger protection device, comprising a combustion chamber (2) in which a gas-generating charge (3) is arranged. A conical deposition chamber (5) is provided that has a first wall (50), within which a plurality of gas through-holes (51) are formed, and at least one second wall (110) which extends at an angle from the first wall (50) and within which at least one blow-off hole (6) is formed. Gas generated inside the combustion chamber (2) enters the deposition chamber (5) through the gas through-holes (51) and leaves the deposition chamber (5) through the at least one blow-off hole (6).
B60R 21/264 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow using instantaneous generation of gas, e.g. pyrotechnic
71.
MOTORCYCLE AIRBAG, MOTORCYCLES WITH SUCH AIRBAGS, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MOTORCYCLE AIRBAG AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING THE DRIVER OF A MOTORCYCLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH
The invention relates to motorcycle airbags, motorcycles with such airbags, a method for manufacturing a motorcycle airbag and a method for protecting a driver of a motorcycle in the event of a crash. In a first embodiment, an airbag (10) is provided which, in the inflated state, has an indent (25) facing the driver or facing away from the driver. In a second embodiment, an airbag is provided which can be rotated about its fixing point relative to the body of the vehicle, at least immediately after inflation. In a third embodiment, an airbag is provided which unfolds in a first unfolding phase essentially in the horizontal direction with respect to the plane of the underlying surface, and in a second unfolding phase essentially in the vertical direction. In a fourth embodiment, an airbag is provided which, in the event of a crash, adds a vertical speed component to the movement of the driver who is lifted off from the seat bench, said vertical speed component being suitable for guiding the driver over an obstacle located in front of the motorcycle.
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
The invention relates to an air bag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising at least one inflatable side air bag (1) extending in the inflated state along a vehicle longitudinal side (101) at least in sections next to a seat for a vehicle occupant to be protected, and at least one front air bag (2) extending in the inflated state - as viewed along the vehicle longitudinal axis - in front of the seat at least in sections. According to the invention, the side air bag (1) is configured and provided to guide a vehicle occupant (3), who is located on the seat and moving forward at an angle to the vehicle longitudinal axis as a result of an accident, in the direction of the front air bag (2) such that the vehicle occupant (3) impacts with the front air bag (2).
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
The invention relates to an airbag attachment in an airbag module, having a generator support, an airbag with air inlet, wherein the airbag module has at least one side wall, and having at least one deformable mechanical element for connecting the generator support to the side wall. According to the invention, the airbag module (5) has clamp jaws (9, 10) on the side wall (6) thereof for the attachment of the airbag (1) in the area of the air inlet of the airbag module (5), and the deformable mechanical elements (15) are provided on the generator support (13) and act upon at least one of the clamp jaws (10).
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
The invention relates to an airbag arrangement for a vehicle passenger restraint system, having an airbag (1) and at least one first and one second inflatable chamber (11, 12) of the airbag, wherein the first chamber (11) has at least one section designed as an exhaust area (112) via which air can escape from the first chamber (11), and wherein the exhaust area (112) is arranged relative to the second chamber (12) in such a way that the exhaust area (112) is pressed together by the action of the interior pressure (P2) of the second chamber (12) if the interior pressure (P2) of the second chamber (12) is higher than the interior pressure (P1) of the first chamber (11), and as a result the exhaust cross section of the exhaust area (112) is reduced.
B60R 21/239 - Inflatable members characterised by their venting means
B60R 21/233 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration comprising two or more bag-like members, one within the other
The invention relates to a gas flow distributor for an airbag module for the specific distribution of a gas flow released by a gas generator into an airbag during inflation of said airbag, said gas flow distributor comprising a flexible sleeve through which the released gas flows during inflation of the airbag and which comprises at least two sleeve parts which are made of a flexible material and are connected to one another by a seam. The seam absorbs the forces which are exerted on the sleeve by the gas flowing through it. According to the invention, an additional releasable connection (V) of both sleeve parts (T, T') is provided in at least some sections in order to absorb the forces exerted by the gas on the sleeve (H), wherein the additional connection (V) cooperates with the sleeve (H) for limiting the forces to be absorbed by the seam (N) in such a manner that said connection (V) is released when gas passes through the sleeve (H).
The invention relates to a vibratory assembly for a motor vehicle for generating a vibration of a motor vehicle part which can be perceived by a person, comprising: a motor vehicle part (K), a support structure (T) of the motor vehicle part (K), a casing (H) of the motor vehicle part (K) connected thereto, and a vibrator (V) surrounded by the casing (H), said vibrator (V) being configured to stimulate the casing (H) to vibrations that can be felt by a person. According to the invention, the vibrator (V) for stimulating the vibrations of the casing (H) via the support structure (T) is coupled to the support structure (T) of the motor vehicle part (K) by means of at least one additional spring element (F) that is different from the casing (H).
The invention relates to a measuring system comprising at least one first measuring means for detecting at least one frequency-independent electrical variable, an evaluation unit for detecting the temporal behavior of the frequency-independent electrical variable, the evaluation unit automatically generating a signal based on the detection of the evolution in time of the frequency-independent electrical signal, said signal being at least partially equivalent to a frequency-dependent signal. The invention also relates a measuring method. According to said method, at least one first measuring means detects at least one frequency-independent electrical variable and an evaluation unit detects the temporal behavior of the frequency-independent electrical variable, the evaluation unit automatically generating a signal based on the detection of the evolution in time of the frequency-independent electrical variable, said signal being at least partially equivalent to a frequency-dependent signal.
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
78.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TESTING A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT
The invention relates to a method for testing a motor vehicle seat under the influence of external loads, comprising a test frame that is may be slid along a test path, relative to which test frame the vehicle seat to be tested must be fixed, and comprising a test body for loading the vehicle seat when the movement of the test frame changes. According to the invention, the test body (3) is guided on the test frame (1) in a movable fashion such that the test body (3) may be slid along a test path along with the test frame (1) and, if the movement of the test frame (1) changes due to inertial forces acting on the test body (3), is moved relative to the vehicle seat (S).
The invention relates to an airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising an airbag (1) with at least one inflatable chamber and at least one first opening (111, 111a, 111b, 111c); and a cover (2) that at least partially covers the first opening (111, 111a, 111b, 111c) of the airbag (1) and that comprises at least one second opening (22a, 22b, 22c), wherein the first and second openings (111, 111a, 111b, 111c, 22, 22a, 22b) are designed such that the chamber of the airbag (1) is accessible through the first and second openings (111, 111a, 111b, 111c, 22, 22a, 22b). The invention further relates to a method for the production of an airbag module.
The invention relates to a steering wheel comprising foam cladding, which is applied to a skeleton steering wheel structure. In order to achieve particularly a desired level of softness for the steering wheel rim and the necessary surface hardness of the steering wheel trim, the foam cladding (2, 6, 10, 14) is made of a soft, dimensionally stable foam material, at least in select sections of the steering wheel, the material being surrounded by a harder cover layer (3, 8) or a leather sheathing (12, 16). A method for producing a trim for a steering wheel is characterized according to the invention in that the skeleton steering wheel structure is covered with a soft, dimensionally stable foam material in a first foaming mold, and that, after expiration of the reaction time, the steering wheel pre-coated with foam is covered with a harder cover layer in a second foaming mold or provided with a leather sheathing.
B29C 44/04 - Shaping by internal pressure generated in the material, e.g. swelling or foaming for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles consisting of at least two parts of chemically or physically different materials, e.g. having different densities
B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating means; Rim covers
The invention relates to an airbag for a motor vehicle, which can be inflated with gas to protect a passenger in a motor vehicle. Said airbag comprises an airbag cover surrounding an interior of the airbag that can be filled with gas, at least one first discharge opening for discharging gas from the airbag, which discharge opening is provided on the airbag cover, a closure of the first discharge opening that can be opened when the airbag is inflated, in which case gas can escape from the interior of the airbag, at least one pull strap (B) which couples the closure with the airbag cover, the closure being closed when the pull strap is slack and being opened when the pull strap is pulled. According to the invention, the pull strap (B) is configured inside the airbag cover (H) in such a manner that the mere impact of a passenger (P), having a predetermined minimum size or a predetermined minimum weight, on the airbag (G) that is mounted in a motor vehicle in a specific manner results in the pull strap (B) to slacken for an airbag cover (H) mounted in a motor vehicle, so that the closure (V) remains or is substantially closed when the airbag (G) is inflated, or that the pull strap (B) is configured inside the airbag cover (H) in such a manner that the pull strap (B) is pulled independent of the impact of a passenger (P) on the airbag when the airbag (G) is inflated so that the closure (V) is opened to at least some extent.
The invention relates to an attachment arrangement, comprising a mounting structure (7) having an opening (75); an attachment element (1) to be inserted into the opening (75) for attaching a part to the mounting structure (7); and a locking element (2) of the attachment element (1) for locking the attachment element (1) to the mounting structure (7), said locking element (2) being inserted as a part of the attachment element (1) along an insertion direction into the opening (75) in the mounting structure (7) up to an end position and engaging behind the opening (75) in the end position such that it prevents removal of the attachment element (1) from the opening (75) and thus locks the attachment element (1) to the mounting structure (7), said locking element having at least a first and a second section (21a, 21b, 22a, 22b) that rest against the edge (751) of the opening (75) in succession when inserting the attachment element (1) through the opening (75), such that due to the action of the edge (751) of the opening (75) a return force is applied to the attachment element (1) opposite to the direction of insertion, said first and second sections (21a, 21b, 22a, 22b) being designed and arranged such that the return force on the attachment element (1) when the second section (22a, 22b) is inserted through the opening is larger than when the first section (21a, 21b) is inserted through the opening (75).
B60R 21/18 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags the inflatable member formed as a belt or harness or combined with a belt or harness arrangement
83.
PASSENGER RESTRAINT DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING A PASSENGER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a passenger restraint device for a motor vehicle, comprising a support structure (T) of a motor vehicle having an outer side (S) facing an outside space (A) of the motor vehicle, at least one airbag (L) that is designed to inflate with gas in order to protect a passenger (P) from a force effect between the support structure (T) of the motor vehicle and a passenger (P) properly occupying a vehicle seat (F), said force acting on the outside (S) of the support structure (T) and originating from the outside space (A), wherein the air bag (L) cooperates during inflation with the passenger (P) such that said passenger is displaced away from the support structure into an inside space (I) of the motor vehicle. It further comprises a gas generator (G) for releasing the gas required for inflating the air bag (L), a pre-crash detection device (D) cooperating with the gas generator (G) for detecting an impending force effect on the outside side (S) of the support structure (T), wherein the pre-crash detection device (D) is designed to activate the gas generator (G) for inflating the air bag (L) upon detection of an impending force effect, a pressure control device (R) for altering the pressure present in the air bag (L), and a crash-detection device (D') cooperating with the pressure control device (R) for detecting a force effect on the outside (S) of the support structure (T), wherein the detector (D') is designed such that it activates said pressure control device (R) upon the detection of a force effect in order to alter the pressure present in the air bag (L). The invention further relates to a method for restraining a passenger (P) of a motor vehicle.
B60R 21/16 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
B60R 21/276 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow with means to vent the inflation fluid source, e.g. in case of overpressure
84.
MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A VEHICLE PASSENGER
The invention relates to a vehicle seat arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising a motor vehicle seat; at least one inflatable element (3) arranged on the vehicle seat; means for inflating the inflatable element (3), which inflate the inflatable element (3) depending on a control signal which signals an impending collision of the motor vehicle with an object, wherein the inflatable element (3) is designed and arranged such that it is inflated in response to the control signal, effecting an impulse on a vehicle passenger (2) sitting in the vehicle seat, removing the vehicle passenger (2) away from a collision section of the vehicle that will collide with the object. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for protecting a vehicle passenger.
B60R 21/013 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
The invention relates to a folded airbag for a motor vehicle, which can be inflated in case of a crash, having a first rolled folding created by rolling up a first airbag section, and a second rolled folding created by rolling up a second airbag section. The invention provides that the spatial directions (R1, R1a, R1b, R2), along which the two airbag sections (101, 102, 106, 107) are rolled up to form a rolled folding (1, 1a, 1b, 2), are oriented at an angle to each other.
The invention relates to an occupant protection device for an occupant of a motor vehicle, having a safety belt, which is to be associated with a motor vehicle seat in a defined manner such that a vehicle occupant sitting in the motor vehicle seat can be retained in the event of outer forces acting upon the motor vehicle seat due to a collision, and having an inflatable element that is connected to the seat belt, wherein the element can be filled with gas for the protection of the motor vehicle occupant sitting in the motor vehicle seat and forms an airbag in the filled state, which acts upon the pelvic region of the vehicle occupant, and having an inflation device for providing the gas by means of which the inflatable element can be filled. According to the invention the inflation device (45) is coupled to a pre-crash sensor (48), which activates the inflation device (45) for filling the inflatable element (3), if the risk of an imminent collision with a third object is detected by the pre-crash sensors (48).
B60R 21/18 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags the inflatable member formed as a belt or harness or combined with a belt or harness arrangement
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
B60R 21/01 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents
87.
AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
The invention relates to an airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system comprising an airbag (2) folded into an airbag package (200); a cover (3) that may be evacuated and encloses the airbag package (200); a gas generator (4) for inflating the airbag (2); a holder (31), formed by a section of the cover (3) enclosing the airbag package. The gas generator (4) is housed with at least one section in said holder. The airbag (2) comprises an opening (23), in which the holder (31) is arranged at least sectionally or into which the holder projects.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
B60R 21/20 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
The invention relates to a film plate for an airbag cover. The aim of the invention is to produce a film plate in a simpler fashion and attach said film plate to the airbag in a simpler fashion. According to the invention, a deep-drawn film plate (2, 5, 10, 16, 24) is provided, which is directly attached to the airbag cover (1, 4, 11, 17, 29) without reinforcing elements, said airbag cover having the contour of the film plate at the location of said film plate (2, 5, 10 16, 24).
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
89.
AIRBAG FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE AIRBAG
The invention relates to an airbag for a motor vehicle, which can be inflated in or on a motor vehicle in order to protect a person, with an airbag covering (H) which surrounds an interior space of the airbag (G) that can be filled with gas, with at least a first section (A) and a second section (A'), which is connected to the first section (A), of the airbag covering, said sections each being in a folded state before the airbag (G) is inflated, wherein the second section (A') in its folded state is rolled up at least in some sections towards the first section (A). According to the invention, it is provided that the first section (A) is folded chaotically in its folded state.
The invention relates to a buckle device for a motor vehicle, comprising a buckle latch (4) for insertion in a buckle and a deflecting element (1) connected to the buckle latch (4) and adapted to subdivide a safety belt (2) into a shoulder portion (7) and a lap portion (5) and to deflect it in such a manner that the two portions (7, 5) extend away from the deflecting element (1) in different directions. According to the invention, the deflecting element (1) is connected to the buckle latch (4) via at least one elongate element (3), at least some sections of said element being wound around the deflecting element (1).
The invention relates to a safety belt system for a motor vehicle. Said safety belt system comprises a safety belt (10), extending along a belt direction (V), a shoulder portion (S) of the safety belt (10), to rest against the upper body of a person who has fastened the safety belt (10) as required, a buckle element (1) which divides the safety belt (10) up into the shoulder portion (S) and a further belt portion (L), the buckle element (1) deflecting the safety belt (10) along the belt direction (V) in such a manner that the two portions (S, L) extend away from the buckle element (1) in different directions, a mobile zone (B) of the buckle element (1) which, under the effect of crash forces in which the safety belt (10) can slide along the buckle element (1), can be moved from an initial position to a terminal position in which the safety belt (10) is fixed to the buckle element (1). The mobile zone (B) is configured and adapted to fix the safety belt (10) to the buckle element (1) already before terminal position is reached. The safety belt (10) interacts with the mobile zone (B) in such a manner that the mobile zone (B) can be moved from its initial position to its terminal position by a force acting upon the shoulder portion (S) and tensioning the shoulder portion (S) along the belt direction (V). The movement of the mobile zone (B) to the terminal position relieves the shoulder portion (S) in such a manner that the resulting force acting upon the shoulder portion (S) is limited. According to the invention, the safety belt (10) is fixed to the buckle element (1) by the mobile zone (B) itself.
The invention relates to a sensor unit for triggering a blocking mechanism for the seat-belt retractor of an occupant protection system for motor vehicles, comprising a sensor element (2), a receptacle (1) for displaceably mounting the sensor element (2) in such a way that said element can be deflected by forces (Q) acting transversally to the forces of gravity (G) and a coupling mechanism (3), which couples the sensor element (2) to a blocking mechanism (4) of a seat-belt retractor (5) in such a way that the blocking mechanism (4) can be triggered during a deflection of the sensor element (2). According to the invention, at least some areas of the surface (20) of the sensor element (2), said surface allowing the element (2) to rest against a bearing surface (12) of the receptacle (1), have an average surface roughness of at least 0.1 쎽m.
The invention relates to an optical steering angle sensor for determining the absolute value of the steering angle even when a steering wheel has been revolved several times, having a stator, a rotor with a barcode and evaluation electronics. The invention provides for the rotor (1, 13) to have a track groove (5) which is arranged in the from of a worm in order to determine the number of revolutions, which track groove (5) has an associated driver finger (6) on the stator (2), which engages in the track groove (5) and is arranged in a bearing (9, 15) such that it can pivot, and has a holder (7) for a magnet (8) which can pivot with the driver finger (6) and which driver finger (6) has an associated stationary Hall sensor (11), which is provided in an evaluation circuit.
G01D 5/347 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells using displacement encoding scales
G01B 21/22 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for testing the alignment of axes
94.
GENERATOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRBAG MODULE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a generator assembly for an airbag module of a motor vehicle, comprising a gas generator for inflating an airbag of the airbag module with gas and means for electrically insulating the gas generator in relation to adjacent components. According to the invention, a flexible material layer (30), which at least partially surrounds the gas generator (1) along a circumferential direction, is provided in order to electrically insulate the gas generator (1).
The invention relates to a steering wheel assembly for a motor vehicle, comprising a steering wheel, at least one actuating element disposed on the steering wheel, the actuating element being mounted and provided for the actuation of at least one first functional component of the motor vehicle installed in the motor vehicle, and further comprising a control electronics unit cooperating with the actuating element for controlling the actuating element, wherein according to the invention the control electronics unit (S) is configured to associate the actuating element (B) with a portable second functional component (F'), which is located in an effective environment of the control electronics unit (S) such that the portable second functional component (F') can be actuated instead of the first functional component (F) by means of the actuating element (B). The invention further relates to a method for operating a portable second functional component in a motor vehicle having a steering wheel assembly according to the invention, comprising the following steps: receiving a first identifier of the portable second functional component by the control electronics unit, the subsequent returning of a second identifier to the portable second functional element (F') by the control electronics unit (S), wherein at least the number of the actuating elements (B) available at the steering wheel (L) for actuating the second functional component (F') is encoded in the second identifier, and selecting at least one actuating element (B, B', B'') from the number of available actuating elements (B, B', B'') by means of the portable second functional component (F').
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
The invention relates to a housing for an airbag arrangement of a vehicle passenger protection device, comprising at least two housing parts (11, 12), each comprising a side wall (111, 121) ending in at least one connecting edge (112, 122), wherein the housing parts (11, 12) abut each other via connecting edges (112, 122) when the housing is closed, also comprising a through opening (113) for an electric connecting line (2) to be connected to a component of the airbag arrangement, the line being formed at a distance to the, or each, connecting edge (112, 122) in the side wall (111) of one of the housing parts (11, 12); and an access opening (114) configured in the side wall (111) of this housing part (11) and extending from the connecting edge (112) to the through opening (113), wherein an electric connecting line (2), which is oriented at an angle to the side wall (111), can be inserted into the through opening (113) via the access opening.
B60R 21/217 - Inflation fluid source retainers, e.g. reaction canisters; Connection of bags, covers, diffusers or inflation fluid sources therewith or together
According to the invention, a belt-guiding element (1) for a seatbelt (30) of a vehicle is provided with a belt-deflecting section (11) and with an adjustable section (13).
The invention relates to an airbag for a motor vehicle, with an airbag which has an airbag covering and can be filled with gas in order to protect a person, two mutually opposite covering sections of the airbag covering, a discharge opening, which is formed on one of the two covering sections, for letting gas out of the airbag, and a connecting means for forming a releasable connection between the two covering sections, wherein, when the airbag is inflated, the connection counters an escape of gas through the discharge opening, and wherein, when the airbag is inflated, the connecting means interacts with the airbag covering in such a manner that the connection is released and gas can escape out of the discharge opening. According to the invention, it is provided that the two covering sections each form an airbag layer (1, 2) which are connected to each other in order to form the airbag covering and which move away from each other when the airbag (G) is inflated, and the airbag layers (1, 2) which move away from each other introduce a force into the connecting means (V) such that the connection between the two covering sections (1, 2) is released.
The invention relates to an airbag module for a motor vehicle, having an airbag which is provided as an airbag package and can be inflated by means of a gas generator in order to protect a vehicle occupant who is located on a seat of a motor vehicle, said airbag having a sleeve which surrounds an interior of the airbag; having a module receptacle on which the airbag is accommodated as an airbag package; having a covering surface of the airbag module, which, when the airbag module is correctly installed in a motor vehicle, is arranged in the motor vehicle in such a way that the covering surface faces the assigned seat; and having an airbag module cover which extends along the covering surface. According to the invention there is provision that at least one layer (40), forming a component of the airbag sleeve, of the airbag (4) extends in front of the outer surface (21), facing the seat, of the cover (2), and that components (40, 40a), arranged in front of the outer surface (21) of the cover (2), of the airbag module remain connected to the airbag sleeve when the airbag (4) inflates provided that they are not located between the outer surface (21) of the cover (2) and the at least one airbag layer (40).
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A GAS GENERATOR, AND GAS GENERATOR PRODUCED BY MEANS OF THE METHOD
The invention relates to a method for producing a gas generator which is set up and provided for installation in an airbag device for a motor vehicle, comprising the steps: providing a housing (13) of the gas generator (G) in a pressure chamber (D), wherein the housing (13) has an opening (O) in the form of an open top surface of the housing (13), via which the housing (13) can be filled with gas; providing a closure part (11) in the pressure chamber (D) for the gas-tight closure of the opening (O); introducing gas into the pressure chamber (D), such that gas passes via the opening (O) into the housing (13); and connecting the closure part (11) to the housing (13) for the gas-tight closure of the opening (O), in such a way that the closure part (11) covers the opening (O) in the closed state. The invention also relates to a device for producing a gas generator for an airbag device for a motor vehicle, and to a gas generator produced by means of the method.
F17C 5/06 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with compressed gases
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
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