Airbag restraint unit
AssigneeIkeda Bussan Co., Ltd.
InventorYuji Matsumoto
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Abstract
An airbag restraint trait forming part of an airbag restraint system mounted on an automotive vehicle. The airbag restraint unit comprises a storage container having an upper section defining a gas ejection opening. A gas generator is disposed inside the storage container. An airbag is fastened to the upper section of the storage container so that gas from the gas generator flows through the gas ejection opening into the airbag when the gas generator is operated. Additionally, a support sheet is disposed between the gas generator and the airbag to support the airbag in a folded state. The support sheet is fastened at its end sections to the storage container and adapted to break under the action of high temperature and pressure gas from the gas generator.
Claims7
An airbag restraint unit comprising:
- a storage container having an upper section defining a gas ejection opening;
- a gas generator disposed inside said storage container;
- an airbag fastened to the upper section of said storage container so that gas from said gas generator flows through the gas ejection opening into said airbag when said gas generator is operated;
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- a support sheet disposed between said gas generator and said airbag to support said airbag in a folded state, said support sheet comprising a generally rectangular sheet that includes a central section formed with at least one slit, said at least one slit extending in a longitudinal direction of said storage container, said central section having a generally U-shaped cross-section, said sheet also comprising two opposite end sections which are integral with said central section and arranged so that said central section is between said two opposite end sections, each of said two opposite end sections being fastened to said storage container.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.