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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 10, 2000
Filed:
Feb. 24, 1998
Hisao Yamada, Aichi-ken, JP;
Keizo Suzuki, Aichi-ken, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai-Rika-Denki-Seisakusho, Aichi-ken, JP;
Abstract
An bag apparatus wherein an inflator portion is disposed at a steering column side, a bag portion is disposed at a steering wheel side and in a state in which the inflator portion and the bag portion are relatively rotatable by connecting means, gas which has been generated at the inflator portion is introduced to the bag portion side, and superior effects are achieved in that a space for providing the air bag apparatus at the steering wheel is reduced so as to improve the designing abilities, the mass of the air bag apparatus is decreased so as to improve the vibration characteristics, and a roll connector for transmitting a control signal is not required.