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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2015
Applicant:
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Inventor:
Thomas Jenny, Alsbach-Hähnlein, DE;
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 21/38 (2011.01); B60R 21/36 (2011.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 21/38 (2013.01); B60R 21/36 (2013.01);
Abstract
An airbag module for a vehicle is disclosed. The airbag module includes a module housing, a gas generator in response to an impact of the vehicle, and an airbag for expanding with the gas. The airbag and the gas generator are arranged in the module housing. The airbag module includes an actuator member for carrying out a linear movement and for actuating an unlocking mechanism of an engine bonnet or hood of the vehicle. The actuator member in a position of rest is arranged within the module housing and in an activation position is arranged at least in sections outside the housing.