Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Airbag with zones of less elastic material
- Patent Title (中): 安全气囊带弹性较差的材料
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Application No.: US13415167Application Date: 2012-03-08
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Publication No.: US08474866B1Publication Date: 2013-07-02
- Inventor: Nora Arellano
- Applicant: Nora Arellano
- Applicant Address: US KY Erlanger
- Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US KY Erlanger
- Agency: Gifford, Krass, Sprinkle, Anderson & Citkowski, P.C.
- Main IPC: B60R21/16
- IPC: B60R21/16

Abstract:
An airbag is provided that includes one or more rigid regions within a restraint zone that has an elasticity lower than neighboring regions of the airbag. The rigid regions serve to contact the head of an occupant and provide directional support and guidance for the position of an airbag upon deployment or contact with an occupant.
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