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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2004
Filed:
May. 09, 2002
Masahiro Takimoto, Aichi-ken, JP;
Toru Koyama, Aichi-ken, JP;
Chiharu Totani, Aichi-ken, JP;
Hikaru Ando, Aichi-ken, JP;
Takeshi Hosokawa, Aichi-ken, JP;
Hiroyuki Tajima, Aichi-ken, JP;
Yoshio Mizuno, Aichi-ken, JP;
Kazumasa Suzuki, Aichi-ken, JP;
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Aichi-ken, JP;
Abstract
A knee protecting airbag device, which is located in front of a passenger, comprises an airbag, an inflator, and a case housing the airbag and the inflator. When the airbag extends and expands, it protrudes toward the rear of the vehicle from the opening of the case, to protect the knees of the passenger. The knee protecting airbag device further comprises a holding member having a mounting portion for mounting the knee protecting airbag device on the vehicle. The holding member holds the case. In the holding member, there are a communication hole and a support face, which is arranged on the periphery of the communication hole. The communicating hole communicates with the opening of the case and allows the airbag to expand. The support face can support the front face of the extending and expanding airbag.