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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 05, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2004
Atsushi Noguchi, Moriyama, JP;
Tetsu Mitsuo, Nissin, JP;
Atsushi Noguchi, Moriyama, JP;
Tetsu Mitsuo, Nissin, JP;
Takata Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A curtain airbag device and a guide unit are provided such that a lower rear portion of a curtain airbag can be deployed smoothly. When an inflator is activated, a curtain airbag is deployed in the downward direction. During the deployment, the rear portion of the curtain airbag is guided by a guide rod via a link strap. To fold the curtain airbag, the lower rear portion of the curtain airbag is folded back at an angle along slanted folding lines. Subsequently, the curtain airbag is rolled or folded along lines extending in a horizontal direction of the curtain airbag. This airbag structure allows the lower rear portion of the curtain airbag to be deployed downward and towards the back of the vehicle.