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19 results about "Front airbag" patented technology

Instrument panel of a motor vehicle

Instrument panel (10) of a motor vehicle, with a carrier (11) for a decorative material (12), wherein the carrier (11) extends in the transverse direction of the motor vehicle in the front area of ​​the same below a windscreen (14) between a driver area and a passenger area of ​​the motor vehicle, with a passenger-side front airbag module (15) which includes a gas generator (16) and an airbag (17), with a firing channel (18) for the airbag (17) of the passenger-side front airbag module (15), wherein the firing channel (18) is limited in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle by a transversely extending front wall (20) and a transversely extending rear wall (21), with an airbag flap (22) incorporated into the carrier (11), which opens along a transversely extending predetermined breaking point (23) as a result of a triggering of the passenger-side front airbag module (15) and folds open about at least a transversely extending pivot axis (24), wherein the predetermined breaking point (23) is positioned adjacent to the rear wall (21) of the firing channel (18) behind the same, with a cover element (26) associated with the rear wall (21) of the firing channel (18), which is attached to the rear wall (21) by a first section (26u) and which is not attached to the rear wall (21) by a second section (26o), wherein the second section (26o) of the cover element (26) associated with the rear wall (21) is dimensioned such that, in the event of the deployment of the airbag (17) of the passenger-side front airbag module (15) caused by the triggering of the passenger-side front airbag module (15), it covers a transversely extending, rearward fracture edge (27) of the predetermined breaking point (23) as seen in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, with a further cover element (28) associated with the front wall (20) of the firing channel (18), which is attached to the front wall (20) with a first section (28u) and which is not attached to the front wall (20) with a second section (28o), wherein the second section (28o) of the further cover element (28) is dimensioned such that, in the event of the deployment of the airbag (17) of the passenger-side front airbag module (15) caused by the triggering of the passenger-side front airbag module (15), it covers a pivot axis (24) of the airbag flap (22) running in the area of ​​the front wall (20).
Owner:DR ING H C F PORSCHE AG

Passenger protection system for automobile in rear-row bed mode

The invention relates to an automobile passenger protection system in a rear-row bed mode, which comprises a vehicle cabin, a sleeping berth mattress laid behind a front-row seat is arranged in the vehicle cabin, a sleeping bag safety air bag is arranged in the sleeping berth mattress, a front-side safety air bag is arranged in front of the sleeping berth mattress, and a front-side rear safety air bag is arranged behind the sleeping berth mattress. The top safety air bag is arranged above the sleeping berth mattress, and the side safety air bags are arranged on the sides of the sleeping berth mattress; the safety air bag controller is connected with a collision sensor, and the safety air bag controller obtains input signals of the collision sensor and selectively sends ignition signals to the sleeping bag safety air bag, the front face safety air bag, the front face rear safety air bag, the top safety air bag and the side face safety air bags. Multi-directional and high-reliability protection measures are provided for the passengers lying on the back row, collision damage to the passengers and the vehicle body and collision damage between the passengers and the passengers caused by external collision are relieved, and the safety performance of the whole vehicle is improved.
Owner:VOYAH AUTOMOBILE TECH CO LTD

Front gasbag, gasbag module and motor vehicle with such a front gasbag, as well as a method for deploying the front gasbag

The invention relates to a front airbag (22) for mounting on or in an instrument panel (14) of a motor vehicle (10) in the direction of travel (20) in front of a vehicle steering wheel (16), wherein the front airbag (22), when fully inflated, extends in an arc from the instrument panel (14) in the direction of travel (20) first rearward and then downward between an occupant (24) and the vehicle steering wheel (16) to a free airbag end (30) and has an impact surface (32) facing the occupant (24) and an opposing support surface (34) facing the vehicle steering wheel (16), wherein the free airbag end (30) is initially folded inwards between the impact surface (32) and the support surface (34) during airbag deployment, so that a steering wheel-side fold (42) with two airbag layers and an occupant-side fold (44) with two gasbag layers are formed, with each of the two gasbag layers having at least one of the two folds (42,44) are detachably connected to one another, in particular by means of a tear seam (46). The invention further relates to a gasbag module (18) and a motor vehicle (10) with such a front gasbag (22) as well as a method for unfolding the front gasbag (22).
Owner:ZF AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH

Front airbag module for installation on or in an instrument panel of a motor vehicle, and motor vehicle having such a front airbag module

The invention relates to a front airbag module (18) for installation on or in an instrument panel (14) of a motor vehicle (10) in front of a vehicle steering wheel (16) in the direction of travel, the front airbag module having an inflatable airbag (22) which, when inflated, extends arcuately firstly rearward and then downward between the occupant (24) and the vehicle steering wheel (16) as viewed in the direction of travel, and which has an impact surface (26) facing the occupant (24) and has an opposite support surface (28) facing the vehicle steering wheel (16), wherein: a tether (30, 32) is provided which has a first tether end (34) fastened to the impact surface (26) and has an opposite second tether end (26); an activatable tether release device (38) is provided which is connected to the second tether end (36) when not activated and releases the second tether end (36) when activated; and when the tether release device (38) is not activated, the airbag (22) adopts a first contour in which a movement of the impact surface (26) in the direction of the occupant (24) is limited by the tether (30, 32), and when the tether release device (38) is activated, the airbag adopts a second contour in which the impact surface (26) can move in the direction of the occupant (24) without hindrance from the tether (30, 32). The invention also relates to a motor vehicle (10) having such a front airbag module (18).
Owner:ZF AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH

Front gasbag module for mounting on or in an instrument panel of a motor vehicle, as well as motor vehicles with such a front gasbag module

The invention relates to a front airbag module (18) for mounting on or in an instrument panel (14) of a motor vehicle (10) in the direction of travel in front of a vehicle steering wheel (16), with an inflatable airbag (22) which, when inflated, extends in an arc first rearward and then downward between the occupants (24) and the vehicle steering wheel (16) and has an impact surface (26) facing the occupant (24) and an opposing support surface (28) facing the vehicle steering wheel (16), wherein a retaining strap (30, 32) is provided which has a first retaining strap end (34) attached to the impact surface (26) and an opposite second retaining strap end (36), wherein an activatable retaining strap release device (38) is provided which is connected to the second retaining strap end (36) in a non-activated state and releases the second retaining strap end (36) in an activated state.wherein the airbag (22) assumes a first contour when the retaining strap release device (38) is not activated, in which movement of the impact surface (26) towards the occupant (24) is limited by the retaining strap (30, 32), and assumes a second contour when the retaining strap release device (38) is activated, in which the impact surface (26) can move unhindered by the retaining strap (30, 32) towards the occupant (24). The invention also relates to a motor vehicle (10) with such a front airbag module (18).
Owner:ZF AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH +1

A fall protection device

This invention relates to a fall protection device, comprising: a vest body worn on the upper body; an airbag mechanism including a rear airbag located behind the body after inflation and deployment, a front airbag located on the chest, and an inflation device connecting the rear and front airbags; a parachute mechanism including a parachute connected to the front of the vest body after deployment, and an opener for controlling the deployment of the parachute; and a control module connected to the inflation device and the opener. In the event of an accidental fall, the control device automatically identifies the fall and controls the opener to rapidly deploy the parachute, simultaneously opening the airbags. Upon landing, the rear airbag strikes first, acting as a buffer between the body and the ground, protecting the body from impact as much as possible. Furthermore, the front airbag prevents secondary injuries caused by tilting upon landing.
Owner:HUBEI INST OF AEROSPACE CHEMOTECHNOLOGY

Vehicle occupant protection system having an air bag

A vehicle occupant protection system comprises an airbag (112) for the protection of the legs of a vehicle occupant, wherein, prior to activation of the vehicle occupant protection system, the airbag (112) is arranged folded on a floor (30) of a vehicle in front of an associated vehicle seat and, in a situation of restraint, deploys from the bottom (30) in front of the vehicle seat. The airbag (112) comprises several tubular inflatable chambers (18) being in fluid connection which, when inflated, are connected three-dimensionally to one another, wherein several of the chambers (18) form support struts (124) of the airbag (112), while at least one of the chambers (18) forms a restraint chamber (22) in an upper area of the airbag (112) which is arranged directly in front of a shin area, a knee area or a pelvis area of the vehicle occupant. At least the portions of the airbag (112) which include the inflatable chambers (18) are one-piece woven.
Owner:ZF AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH

Vehicle suspension and vehicle

This application provides a vehicle suspension and a vehicle, comprising: a frame; a front airbag assembly including a first airbag and a second airbag, the first and second airbags being disposed on both sides of the front end of the frame; a rear airbag assembly including a third airbag and a fourth airbag, the third and fourth airbags being disposed on both sides of the rear end of the frame; airflow pipes connected to the first, second, third, and fourth airbags respectively, for supplying or venting air to the first, second, third, and fourth airbags; and a valve assembly disposed in the airflow pipes for controlling the connection and disconnection between the first and second airbags, between the third and fourth airbags, and between the front and rear airbag assemblies. With the above configuration, when the vehicle is in adverse road conditions, the left and right airflow paths of the front and / or rear airbag assemblies are connected to achieve left-right linkage balance, improving the stability of the vehicle during driving.
Owner:ZHEJIANG GEELY HLDG GRP CO LTD +2

Front airbag, airbag module, motor vehicle having such a front airbag, and method for deploying the front airbag

The invention relates to a front airbag (22) for mounting on or in an instrument panel (14) of a motor vehicle (10) in front of a vehicle steering wheel (16) in the direction of travel (20), wherein the front airbag (22), in the fully inflated state, extends, starting from the instrument panel (14) as viewed in the direction of travel (20), in an arcuate manner firstly rearwards and then downwards between an occupant (24) and the vehicle steering wheel (16) as far as a free airbag end (30), and has an impact surface (32) facing the occupant (24) and an opposite support surface (34) facing the vehicle steering wheel (16), wherein the free airbag end (30), when the airbag is deployed, is firstly turned inwards between the impact surface (32) and the support surface (34) such that a fold (42) is formed on the steering wheel side with two airbag layers and a fold (44) is formed on the occupant side with two airbag layers, wherein the two airbag layers of at least one of the two folds (42, 44) are detachably connected to each other, in particular by means of a tear seam (46). The invention further relates to an airbag module (18), to a motor vehicle (10) having such a front airbag (22) and to a method for deploying the front airbag (22).
Owner:ZF AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH

Air bag type flexible robot

The utility model discloses an air bag type flexible robot, which comprises a first air bag assembly, a second air bag assembly, a second air bag assembly, a third air bag assembly and a fourth air bag assembly, the second air bag assembly and the first air bag assembly are arranged in parallel, the second air bag assembly is connected with the first air bag assembly through a connecting piece, and the second air bag assembly comprises a second telescopic air bag, a second front air bag support and a second rear air bag support, the air pump assembly communicates with the first telescopic air bag and the second telescopic air bag, the first telescopic air bag is inflated with air through the air pump assembly, and the first telescopic air bag is unfolded to drive the first front air bag support or the first rear air bag support to slide and wriggle; and / or the second telescopic air bag is inflated with air through the air pump assembly, and the second telescopic air bag is unfolded to drive the second front air bag support or the second rear air bag support to slide and wriggle. The device can be better suitable for target detection in a narrow space.
Owner:ENG UNIV OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES ARMED POLICE FORCE

Protective device

Protective device comprising: a helmet configured to be mounted or placed on the head of a wearer; a fastening strap configured to secure the helmet to the head; an airbag housed in a folded state within the helmet prior to deployment of the protective device; and an expansion source delivery unit configured to supply an expansion source to the airbag during deployment of the protective device, the airbag being configured to expand from a posterior neck to bilateral neck sections of the wearer.to cover expansion and inflation with the expansion source supplied by the expansion source supply unit, and wherein the protective device further includes a pressure element which is integrally formed with the airbag and configured to press the airbag towards at least one of the rear neck or the two side neck sections using an expansion pressure of the airbag.
Owner:DAICEL CORP

Airbag and bag-in-roof

PCT designated stageWO2025261217A1Pedestrian/occupant safety arrangementControl theoryFront airbag
An airbag (10) and a bag-in-roof. The airbag (10) comprises: front and rear fabric pieces (11); and a top side fabric piece (12) which comprises a body portion (121) and fin portions (122) located on two sides of the body portion (121), wherein two ends (121a, 121b) of the body portion (121) are respectively connected to two ends (11a, 11b) of the front and rear fabric pieces (11), and the two fin portions (122) are respectively connected to two sides of the front and rear fabric pieces (11). When inflation of the airbag (10) is finished, the front and rear fabric pieces (11) form a front portion (10a) and a rear portion (10b) of the airbag (10), the body portion (121) forms a top portion (10c) of the airbag (10), and the fin portions (122) serve as thickness supports of the airbag (10) to form side portions of the airbag (10).
Owner:ZF ASIA PACIFIC AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD

A wearable post-operative hip fracture protection device for the elderly

ActiveLU604414B1Hip fractureClassical mechanics
This invention provides a wearable post-operative hip fracture protection device for the elderly, comprising: a front shield assembly and a rear shield assembly. The front shield assembly includes a front shield body, a front connecting strap, a front waistband, a Velcro fastener, a buckle, a front airbag, and a front air nozzle. The front and rear shield bodies can be separated, allowing for easier wearability. During use, the buckle is inserted into the buckle hole to stabilize the front and rear shield bodies, which are then secured together using the Velcro fasteners, enhancing the convenience of wearing the device.
Owner:XIYUAN HOSPITAL OF CHINA ACAD OF CHINESE MEDICAL SCI

Simple gas-state auxiliary light suppression test device

The utility model discloses a simple gaseous auxiliary light suppression test device, which relates to the technical field of ammunition tests and comprises a transmitting device, a kinetic energy body, a high-speed camera and a light suppression component, the light suppression component is arranged in the transmitting direction of the transmitting device, the transmitting device can transmit the kinetic energy body, the high-speed camera is arranged on one side of the light suppression component, and the high-speed camera is arranged on the other side of the light suppression component. According to the utility model, through a non-combustion-supporting gas release mechanism of the front airbag and the rear airbag, flame suppression and accurate experimental observation are realized. When a kinetic energy body impacts the target plate, the front air bag and the rear air bag are broken to release non-combustion-supporting gas such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide, double isolation layers are formed, oxygen is effectively isolated, the oxidation reaction is inhibited, and the generation amount of flame is reduced by 90% or above. The gas-solid coupling protection not only covers the whole process of impact, but also absorbs a part of heat energy through gas expansion, the surface temperature of the target plate can be effectively reduced, the impact dynamic state can be clearly recorded in cooperation with the high-speed camera layout of the parallel surface of the target plate, and data support is provided for motion trail reconstruction of a kinetic energy body.
Owner:ZHONGBEI UNIV

Airbag module and method

The invention relates to an airbag module (10), for example a front airbag module, comprising a generator carrier (18), which delimits a receiving chamber (24) for receiving a folded airbag (16), a gas generator (20), which is fastened to the generator carrier (18) outside the receiving chamber (24) and extends through a receiving opening (29) in the generator carrier (18) into the receiving chamber (24), and an airbag (16), which, in the folded state, is received in the receiving chamber (24) and to which at least two tabs (46) are fastened which, at their free end, have an opening (50) through which the gas generator (20) extends and secures the tabs (46) when the airbag (16) is deployed and under tensile loading. The invention also relates to a method for installing an airbag module (10).
Owner:ZF AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY GERMANY GMBH

Bag-in-roof airbag and assembly method therefor

A bag-in-roof airbag and an assembly method therefor. The bag-in-roof airbag comprises a gas generator (11) and an airbag (12) having a head end (12a) connected to the gas generator (11); in a folded state, a body portion (12b) of the airbag (12) first extends away from the gas generator (11) to form an air passage (12b1), and then is folded under the air passage (12b1), and a tail end (12c) of the airbag (12) is folded over the air passage (12b1); during inflation, the body portion (12b) first folded under the air passage (12b1) extends along the air passage (12b1) and is pushed out by the tail end (12c), and then the body portion (12b) is completely pushed out and drives the tail end (12c) to be pushed out, so that the airbag (12) is completely unfolded. The bag-in-roof airbag improves the folding mode of the airbag (12), so that the airbag (12) is unfolded downwards along the windshield during inflation, so as to avoid ejection and damage to the windshield, thereby ensuring the safety protection function of the bag-in-roof airbag.
Owner:ZF ASIA PACIFIC AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD

Roof airbag arrangement for a vehicle

A roof airbag device for a vehicle includes a roof airbag cushion that protects an occupant, and the roof airbag cushion can be divided into a front airbag cushion and a rear airbag cushion. In particular, upon an accident, the front airbag cushion and the rear airbag cushion are deployed into a space between front and rear occupants in a face-to-face mode, such that the front occupant is protected by the deployed front airbag cushion and the rear occupant is protected by the deployed rear airbag cushion.
Owner:HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD +2

Front airbag module for mounting on or in an instrument panel of a motor vehicle, as well as vehicle occupant safety system and motor vehicle with such a front airbag module

PendingDE102024125077A1Pedestrian/occupant safety arrangementOccupant safetyControl theory
The invention relates to a front gasbag module (18) with a gasbag (22) and a module housing (26) in which the gasbag (22) and a gas generator (28) are accommodated, wherein the gasbag (22) in the inflated state has a cushion section (30) with an impact surface (32) and an opposing support surface (34), and a neck section (36) which fluidly connects a gasbag opening (38) to the cushion section (30), wherein a retaining strap (40) is provided which has a first retaining strap end (42) attached to the neck section (36) of the gasbag (22) and an opposing second retaining strap end (44), wherein an activatable retaining strap release device (46) is provided which is connected to the second retaining strap end (44) in a non-activated state and releases the second retaining strap end (44) in an activated state, wherein the gasbag (22) is inflated when the retaining strap release device is not activated (46) takes on a first contour,in which the neck section (36) is held in a folded position by the retaining strap (40) such that movement of the impact surface (32) towards the occupant (24) is limited, and wherein, when the retaining strap release device (46) is activated, the airbag (22) assumes a second contour in which the neck section (36) fully unfolds and the impact surface (32) can thus move freely towards the occupant (24). Furthermore, the invention also relates to a vehicle occupant safety system (50) and a motor vehicle (10) with such a front airbag module (18).
Owner:ZF AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH

Airbag, airbag module, vehicle occupant safety system and vehicle

The invention relates to an airbag (100), in particular a front airbag, for constraining a vehicle occupant in a motor vehicle, comprising a middle cushion section (10) and a plurality of side support sections (11, 12), which are connected to side surfaces (13, 14) of the middle cushion section (10) to form the airbag (100), the invention relates to an intermediate mat section (10) for a vehicle occupant, said intermediate mat section (10) comprising, in use, an impact surface (15) for the vehicle occupant, which impact surface is oriented rearward in the direction of travel, and a first support surface (16), which is oriented forward in the direction of travel and which is formed continuously over the entire width of the intermediate mat section (10) for supporting on an interference contour, in particular a steering wheel or a display screen, according to the invention, the side support sections (11, 12) have second and third support surfaces (17, 18) which project forward beyond the first support surface (16) in the direction of travel in order to be supported on an instrument panel (110) of the vehicle, and the intermediate pad section (10) and the side support sections (11, 12) form a receiving region (19) for interfering with a contour.
Owner:ZF AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH