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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 1999
Filed:
Sep. 07, 1993
Helmut Patzelt, Kernen, DE;
Wolfgang Russ, Gingen/Fils, DE;
Karl Peitsmeier, Neuhausen, DE;
Wolfgang Kerner, Rottenburg, DE;
Mercedes-Benz AG, , DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to an air bag for occupant restraint systems of motor vehicles, which air bag is automatically inflated by means of a gas generator in the event of an accident. In order subsequently to allow slackening of the air bag, a kidney-shaped or crescent shaped zone of the air bag cover, which is arranged at a greater distance from and approximately centrally to a central region of the air bag facing the occupant, is produced from gas-permeable fabric. Due to the specified shape and arrangement of this zone, the necessary load-bearing capacity of the air bag remains guaranteed.