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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 31, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 18, 2004
Michael W. Gorecki, Macomb, MI (US);
Jason S. Foster, Waterford, MI (US);
David R. Shawe, Oxford, MI (US);
Mark J. Kirschmann, Clarkston, MI (US);
Michael W. Gorecki, Macomb, MI (US);
Jason S. Foster, Waterford, MI (US);
David R. Shawe, Oxford, MI (US);
Mark J. Kirschmann, Clarkston, MI (US);
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle airbag assembly, method of deployment and manufacture. The airbag assembly includes at least one inflatable portion and at least one non-inflatable portion. At least one mass is operably attached to the non-inflatable portion. Upon inflation of the inflatable portion, the mass provides a substantial tautness to the non-inflatable portion. The deployment method includes providing at least one inflatable portion and at least one non-inflatable portion. The airbag assembly is operably attached to the vehicle. A mass operably attached to the non-inflatable portion is provided. The inflatable portion is inflated. The non-inflatable portion of the airbag is extended substantially taut upon inflation of the inflatable portion with the mass. The manufacturing method includes forming at least one inflatable portion and at least one non-inflatable portion. At least one mass is operably attached to the non-inflatable portion. The mass is adapted to provide a substantial tautness to the non-inflatable portion during airbag assembly deployment.