公开(公告)号：US09682679B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US14455741

申请日：2014-08-08

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Hatfield ,  Bradley Scott Maxfield ,  Derrick Staheli

IPC: B60R21/217

CPC classification number: B60R21/217

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for retaining an airbag inflator within a vehicle airbag system, such as within an airbag module housing of a vehicle airbag system. In some embodiments, an inflator comprising an inflator base positioned at a first end of the inflator and a diffuser positioned at a second end of the inflator opposite from the first end may be inserted, or configured for insertion into, an opening in a housing. An inflator retainer comprising a retainer opening configured to receive the diffuser therethrough may be coupled with the inflator at the second end of the inflator and used to secure the inflator to the housing with the inflator base positioned through the housing opening and the diffuser positioned through the retainer opening.

公开(公告)号：US20220388468A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-08

申请号：US17341097

申请日：2021-06-07

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Jason Mark Ibarra ,  Mark S. Hatfield ,  Quin Soderquist ,  Ken Pijaszek ,  Jennifer Marie Johnson

IPC: B60R21/2165

Abstract: Airbag covers and related airbag modules designed with weakened portions configured to specifically accommodate emblems. In some embodiments, an airbag cover may comprise an emblem and a tear seam or another weakened portion extending through and/or adjacent to the emblem to create an asymmetrical split such that, following deployment and rupturing of the tear seam, the airbag cover is configured to form first and second airbag cover pieces, wherein a greater number and/or weight of the emblem is on the first airbag cover piece than the second airbag cover piece.

公开(公告)号：US10814819B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-27

申请号：US16111015

申请日：2018-08-23

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Hatfield

IPC: B60R21/215 ,  B60R21/203

Abstract: Airbag covers having emblems and related methods. In some implementations, a fastening member comprising an elongated axis may be inserted through an opening formed within an airbag cover. The fastening member may comprise a cross-sectional shape that is substantially smaller in area along at least a portion of the fastening member than a cross-sectional shape of the opening adjacent to the fastening member such that open space is left between the fastening member and a portion of the airbag cover defining the opening. The fastening member may then be reshaped such that the cross-sectional shape of the fastening member within the opening changes to decrease the open space and secure the emblem to the airbag cover.

公开(公告)号：US09925944B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US14834281

申请日：2015-08-24

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Williams ,  Derrick R. Staheli ,  Mark S. Hatfield

IPC: B60R21/217

CPC classification number: B60R21/217

Abstract: Airbag cushion assemblies comprising cushion orientation features and related methods. Some embodiments may comprise an airbag cushion comprising a throat region comprising an inflator opening. An inflator comprising an inflator collar may be coupled with the airbag cushion. The inflator collar may comprise a non-circular shape. The assembly may further comprise an inflator coupling member coupled with the airbag cushion at the inflator opening. The inflator coupling member may similarly comprise a non-circular opening configured to be aligned with the inflator opening and to mate with the non-circular shape of the inflator collar so as to prevent the inflator from being coupled with the airbag cushion in a non-desired rotational orientation.

公开(公告)号：US20170057450A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14834281

申请日：2015-08-24

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Williams ,  Derrick R. Staheli ,  Mark S. Hatfield

IPC: B60R21/217

CPC classification number: B60R21/217

Abstract: Airbag cushion assemblies comprising cushion orientation features and related methods. Some embodiments may comprise an airbag cushion comprising a throat region comprising an inflator opening. An inflator comprising an inflator collar may be coupled with the airbag cushion. The inflator collar may comprise a non-circular shape. The assembly may further comprise an inflator coupling member coupled with the airbag cushion at the inflator opening. The inflator coupling member may similarly comprise a non-circular opening configured to be aligned with the inflator opening and to mate with the non-circular shape of the inflator collar so as to prevent the inflator from being coupled with the airbag cushion in a non-desired rotational orientation.

Abstract translation: 包括缓冲取向特征和相关方法的气囊缓冲组件。 一些实施例可以包括气囊垫，其包括包括充气器开口的喉部区域。 包括充气器套环的充气机可与气囊垫联接。 充气器套环可以包括非圆形形状。 组件还可以包括在充气机开口处与气囊垫联接的充气机联接构件。 充气机联接构件可以类似地包括构造成与充气器开口对准的非圆形开口，并且与充气器套环的非圆形形状配合，以防止充气机与气囊缓冲器联接， 所需旋转取向。

公开(公告)号：US20170197578A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-13

申请号：US14994290

申请日：2016-01-13

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.

Inventor： Mark S. Hatfield

IPC: B60R21/239

CPC classification number: B60R21/239

Abstract: A vent for an inflatable chamber, such as an airbag cushion, can include a first flap and a second flap. The first flap and second flap can be opposing and/or overlapping. The first flap and the second flap impede fluid flow through the vent when the vent is in a closed state. Free ends of the first flap and the second flap can be positioned at an exterior of the inflatable chamber when the vent is in the open state.

公开(公告)号：US20160039381A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14455741

申请日：2014-08-08

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Hatfield ,  Bradley Scott Maxfield ,  Derrick Staheli

IPC: B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/261

CPC classification number: B60R21/217

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for retaining an airbag inflator within a vehicle airbag system, such as within an airbag module housing of a vehicle airbag system. In some embodiments, an inflator comprising an inflator base positioned at a first end of the inflator and a diffuser positioned at a second end of the inflator opposite from the first end may be inserted, or configured for insertion into, an opening in a housing. An inflator retainer comprising a retainer opening configured to receive the diffuser therethrough may be coupled with the inflator at the second end of the inflator and used to secure the inflator to the housing with the inflator base positioned through the housing opening and the diffuser positioned through the retainer opening.

Abstract translation: 用于将气囊充气机保持在车辆气囊系统内的装置，方法和系统，例如在车辆气囊系统的气囊模块壳体内。 在一些实施例中，包括位于充气机的第一端处的充气器基座和位于充气器的与第一端相对的第二端处的扩散器的充气器可以插入或构造成用于插入壳体中的开口。 充气器保持器包括被配置为容纳扩散器的保持器开口，其可以在充气机的第二端处与充气器联接，并且用于将充气器固定到壳体，充气器基座定位成穿过壳体开口并且扩散器定位成穿过壳体 保持开口。

公开(公告)号：US20220402453A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-22

申请号：US17353580

申请日：2021-06-21

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Hatfield

IPC: B60R21/215

Abstract: Airbag covers having emblems and related methods for coupling emblem elements to airbag covers. In some implementations, a fastening member coupled to an emblem element may be inserted through an opening formed within an airbag cover. The emblem element may be secured to the airbag cover by reshaping at least a portion of the fastening member using a LASER welding process.

公开(公告)号：US20200062208A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-27

申请号：US16111015

申请日：2018-08-23

Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Hatfield

IPC: B60R21/215 ,  B60R21/203

Abstract: Airbag covers having emblems and related methods. In some implementations, a fastening member comprising an elongated axis may be inserted through an opening formed within an airbag cover. The fastening member may comprise a cross-sectional shape that is substantially smaller in area along at least a portion of the fastening member than a cross-sectional shape of the opening adjacent to the fastening member such that open space is left between the fastening member and a portion of the airbag cover defining the opening. The fastening member may then be reshaped such that the cross-sectional shape of the fastening member within the opening changes to decrease the open space and secure the emblem to the airbag cover.

公开(公告)号：US10093270B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-09

申请号：US14994290

申请日：2016-01-13

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.

Inventor： Mark S. Hatfield

IPC: B60R21/239

Abstract: A vent for an inflatable chamber, such as an airbag cushion, can include a first flap and a second flap. The first flap and second flap can be opposing and/or overlapping. The first flap and the second flap impede fluid flow through the vent when the vent is in a closed state. Free ends of the first flap and the second flap can be positioned at an exterior of the inflatable chamber when the vent is in the open state.