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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 10, 2004
Bruce A. Stevens, Oakland, MI (US);
Bruce A. Stevens, Oakland, MI (US);
Automotive Systems Laboratory, Inc., Armada, MI (US);
Abstract
A side curtain airbag () for use with a linear gas generator or inflator. In one embodiment, the airbag () includes a first longitudinal panel (), a second longitudinal panel () adjacent the first panel, and a plurality of seams () connecting the adjacent panels to define a plurality of inflation fluid flow passages () between the scams. The seams extend along a substantial portion of a lateral extent of the airbag. The seams are also distributed along substantially an entire length of the airbag. In another embodiment, the airbag includes a first panel (), a second panel () adjacent the first panel, and a plurality of substantially straight seams () connecting the adjacent panels to define a plurality of inflation fluid flow passages () between the seams (). Use of the seam patterns described herein in side airbag systems allows for improved airbag performance, particularly when used in conjunction with a linear inflator. Inflation of the airbag takes place in a more uniform manner, reducing the risk of localized overpressurization and seam bursting, and improving occupant protection. Moreover, the seam patterns disclosed herein are relatively simple, and their manufacture is relatively easy ands inexpensive.