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US 2019/0054882 A1Published application
Occupant ankle protection apparatus for vehicle
AssigneesHyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
InventorsYu Ji Son, Hyock In Kwon, Hyo Shub Shin, Bo Pil Seo
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Abstract
Disclosed is an occupant ankle protection apparatus for a vehicle. When an airbag cushion deploys, side portions support the fronts of both ankles of an occupant and a center portion is inserted between the ankles and supports the inner sides of the ankles. Accordingly, the apparatus is capable of preventing injury to the ankles of the occupant and preventing a secondary injury by allowing an occupant to escape from the vehicle after a vehicle collision.
Claims9
An occupant ankle protection apparatus for a vehicle, comprising:
- an airbag cushion folded in an airbag housing, connected to an inflator in the airbag housing, and configured to deploy toward ankles of an occupant when the inflator is operated,
- wherein a center portion of the airbag cushion protrudes further toward the occupant than both side portions of the airbag cushion, and
- wherein the center portion is inserted between the ankles of the occupant and the side portions support fronts of the ankles of the occupant.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.