Airbag systems with energy-absorbing components
    101.
    发明授权
    Airbag systems with energy-absorbing components 有权
    带吸能元件的安全气囊系统

    公开(公告)号:US09242614B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-26

    申请号:US14201257

    申请日:2014-03-07

    CPC classification number: B60R21/05 B60R21/2037 B60R2021/0414

    Abstract: Airbag systems comprising at least one energy-absorbing component configured to absorb energy generated during the deployment of an airbag cushion. In some embodiments, a system may include a steering wheel assembly and an airbag assembly. The airbag assembly may comprise a housing configured to couple to the steering wheel assembly, an inflator coupled to the housing, and an airbag cushion coupled with the inflator. A first gap may be disposed between the inflator and at least one energy-absorbing component. A force from a deployment of the airbag cushion may cause the first gap to close and may result in contact between the inflator and at least one energy-absorbing component. The contact between the inflator and one or more of the energy-absorbing components transfers energy from the deployment of the airbag to one or more of the energy-absorbing components.

    Abstract translation: 安全气囊系统包括至少一个能量吸收部件,其构造成吸收在展开气囊垫期间产生的能量。 在一些实施例中,系统可以包括方向盘组件和安全气囊组件。 安全气囊组件可以包括构造成联接到方向盘组件的壳体,联接到壳体的充气器和与充气机联接的气囊垫。 第一间隙可以设置在充气器和至少一个能量吸收部件之间。 来自安全气囊垫的部署的力可能导致第一间隙闭合并且可能导致充气机和至少一个能量吸收部件之间的接触。 充气机和一个或多个能量吸收部件之间的接触将能量从安全气囊的展开传递到一个或多个能量吸收部件。

    Airbag inflation systems and methods
    102.
    发明授权
    Airbag inflation systems and methods 有权
    安全气囊通风系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09221420B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-29

    申请号:US14077357

    申请日:2013-11-12

    CPC classification number: B60R21/26 B01D45/12 B60R21/261 B60R2021/2612

    Abstract: An airbag assembly may include an airbag and an inflator in fluid communication with the airbag. The inflator may have a gas source chamber containing a gas source and a centrifugal flow chamber into which the gas flows from the gas source chamber through a centrifugal flow barrier. As the gas moves through the centrifugal flow barrier, it may be urged to move along a pathway that encircles at least a part of a longitudinal axis of the inflator. The gas may then move toward the longitudinal axis to flow through an orifice of an inward flow barrier. this inward flow may occur at a velocity that is generally too large for entrained particulates. Thus, such particulates may remain in the centrifugal flow chamber. The gas may flow from the orifice into a plenum chamber that releases the gas to the airbag via a plurality of apertures.

    Abstract translation: 安全气囊组件可以包括气囊和与气囊流体连通的充气器。 充气机可以具有气体源室,其包含气体源和离心流动室,气体从气体源室通过离心流动屏障流入其中。 当气体移动通过离心流动屏障时,可以促使其沿着围绕充气机的纵向轴线的至少一部分的路径移动。 然后,气体可以朝向纵向轴线移动以流过向内的流动阻挡件的孔口。 这种向内的流动可以以对于夹带的颗粒通常太大的速度发生。 因此,这种颗粒可以保留在离心流动室中。 气体可以从孔口流入通气室,其通过多个孔将气体释放到气囊。

    AUTOMOTIVE LANE DISCIPLINE SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS
    103.
    发明申请
    AUTOMOTIVE LANE DISCIPLINE SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS 审中-公开
    汽车修理系统,方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150356869A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:US14298133

    申请日:2014-06-06

    Inventor: James M. Young

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assisting a driver of a first vehicle determines whether the first vehicle is traveling in a first lane of a multi-lane highway. The method further determines that another vehicle is approaching the first vehicle from behind in a second lane of the multi-lane highway. The method determines that the first vehicle is being passed by the second vehicle, and outputs a warning to the driver, instructing the driver to merge into the second lane where the second vehicle had been traveling.

    Abstract translation: 用于辅助第一车辆的驾驶员的方法和装置确定第一车辆是否在多车道公路的第一车道中行驶。 该方法还确定另一车辆在多车道高速公路的第二车道中从后方接近第一车辆。 该方法确定第一车辆正在被第二车辆通过,并向驾驶员输出警告,指示驾驶员合并到第二车辆行驶的第二车道。

    BASE-MOUNTED AIRBAG INFLATOR AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS
    104.
    发明申请
    BASE-MOUNTED AIRBAG INFLATOR AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS 有权
    基座安全气囊充气器及相关方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150353046A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:US14300997

    申请日:2014-06-10

    CPC classification number: B60R21/217

    Abstract: Apparatus and systems for coupling a base of an airbag inflator with a housing, such as an airbag module housing or an adapter housing configured to be coupled with an airbag module housing. In some embodiments, a vehicle airbag assembly may comprise a housing comprising an opening and a plurality of notches. An inflator comprising an inflator base may be received in the opening such that at least a portion of the inflator base extends out of the opening. A plurality of tabs may be positioned about the inflator base. The plurality of tabs may be configured to be received in the plurality of notches and misaligned with the plurality of notches by rotating the plurality of notches with respect to at least one component of the vehicle airbag assembly, such as a retaining washer, to prevent the inflator base from being withdrawn from the opening.

    Abstract translation: 用于将气囊充气机的底座与诸如安全气囊模块壳体或适配器壳体的壳体联接的装置和系统,该壳体构造成与气囊模块壳体联接。 在一些实施例中,车辆安全气囊组件可包括包括开口和多个凹口的壳体。 包括充气器底座的充气机可以容纳在开口中,使得充气机基座的至少一部分延伸出开口。 可以围绕充气机基座定位多个翼片。 多个突出部可以被配置为通过相对于诸如保持垫圈的车辆安全气囊组件的至少一个部件旋转多个凹口而被接收在多个凹口中并且与多个凹口不对准,以防止 充气机底座从开口撤出。

    Hybrid inflator device for a passive restraint air bag system
    105.
    发明授权
    Hybrid inflator device for a passive restraint air bag system 有权
    用于被动约束气囊系统的混合式充气机装置

    公开(公告)号:US09205802B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-08

    申请号:US14459411

    申请日:2014-08-14

    CPC classification number: B60R21/272 B60R21/268

    Abstract: A hybrid inflator device for a passive restraint air bag system includes a housing defining a first chamber and a baffle passing through the first chamber. A supply of gas generant material is disposed in the first chamber and surrounds the baffle. An initiator is operative for creating a shock wave to open a burst disk and further operative to generate a hot gas to ignite the gas generant material. The initiator is disposed proximate a first end of the baffle. The baffle includes a reduced inner diameter portion and an unobstructed path extending along the length of the baffle.

    Abstract translation: 用于被动约束气囊系统的混合式充气机装置包括限定通过第一室的第一室和挡板的壳体。 气体发生剂材料的供应设置在第一室中并围绕挡板。 启动器用于产生冲击波以打开爆破盘并进一步操作以产生热气体以点燃气体发生剂材料。 引发器设置在挡板的第一端附近。 挡板包括减小的内径部分和沿着挡板的长度延伸的无障碍路径。

    Load Limiting Seat Belt Retractor With Spiral Turn Limiter
    107.
    发明申请
    Load Limiting Seat Belt Retractor With Spiral Turn Limiter 有权
    负极限安全带牵引器带螺旋限位器

    公开(公告)号:US20150251627A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-10

    申请号:US14199024

    申请日:2014-03-06

    CPC classification number: B60R22/3413 B60R2022/286

    Abstract: A motor vehicle seat belt retractor having load limiting features for controlling seat belt restraint loads for a retractor having a spool for storing belt webbing and rotatable with respect to a retractor frame, and a locking mechanism for locking the spool to provide vehicle occupant restraint. A load limiting element coupled with the spool limits restraint loading of the seat belt webbing upon locking of the spool. A rotational displacement limiting mechanism limits the displacement of the load limiting element, the limiting mechanism having a cam forming a spiral flight rotatable with the load limiting element and a cam follower engaging the spiral flight. The cam and the cam follower interengage to reach an end position preventing further relative angular displacement beyond a predetermined angular displacement of the load limiting element. Embodiments provide various configurations for the cam and cam follower elements.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有负载限制特征的机动车辆座椅安全带卷收器,其具有用于控制用于卷收器的座椅安全带约束载荷,所述卷收器具有用于存储带织带并且可相对于牵开器框架旋转的卷轴,以及用于锁定卷轴以提供车辆乘员约束的锁定机构。 与卷筒连接的负载限制元件在锁定卷轴时限制安全带织带的限制载荷。 旋转位移限制机构限制负载限制元件的位移,限制机构具有形成与负载限制元件可旋转的螺旋形飞行器的凸轮和与螺旋形飞行器接合的凸轮从动件。 凸轮和凸轮从动件相互接合以达到终止位置,防止进一步的相对角位移超过负载限制元件的预定角位移。 实施例提供了用于凸轮和凸轮从动元件的各种配置。

    Generant grain assembly formed of multiple symmetric pieces
    109.
    发明授权
    Generant grain assembly formed of multiple symmetric pieces 有权
    由多个对称件组成的发电机组件

    公开(公告)号:US09051223B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-09

    申请号:US13833442

    申请日:2013-03-15

    CPC classification number: C06B21/00 C06B45/00 C06C7/02 C06D5/06

    Abstract: Pressed and segmented gas generant grain assemblies formed from a plurality of symmetric gas generant pieces or segments are disclosed. The symmetric pieces or segments are arranged circumferentially to define a substantially round, segmented body. In certain variations, the symmetric segments are substantially free of polymeric binder and have a high density. The segmented pressed grain assemblies are more robust and less expensive to manufacture, while still exhibiting desired combustion performance. Methods of making such segmented gas generant grain assemblies are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 公开了由多个对称气体发生剂片段或片段形成的压制和分段气体发生剂颗粒组件。 对称的片段或片段沿圆周布置以限定基本圆形的分段体。 在某些变型中,对称段基本上不含聚合物粘合剂并且具有高密度。 分段压榨颗粒组件更坚固并且制造成本更低,同时仍然表现出期望的燃烧性能。 还提供了制造这种分段气体发生器颗粒组件的方法。

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