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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 20, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 29, 2002
Paul G. Maertens, Highland, MI (US);
Paul G. Maertens, Highland, MI (US);
Takata Restraint Systems, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A perforated fabric diffuser and perforated cushion deflector are sewn inside an outer shell, thus forming a diffuser system within an airbag. The diffuser contains a plurality of openings along a folded edge. The deflector contains a wall defining at least one orifice for attenuating gas flow upon airbag activation. The airbag contains an inlet that fluidly communicates with the deflector and diffuser upon airbag activation. The outer shell is preferably sewn in such a manner as to maintain a plurality of individual cell areas. The fabric diffuser system is disposed within the outer shell such that the diffuser openings are positioned generally over the individual cells. During deployment, the diffuser system thereby functions to facilitate substantially even inflation throughout the airbag.