Disclosed is an airbag system 10 with a base member 14 supported by a roof and an airbag 16 supported by the base member. The airbag has a panel 18 with a first portion 22 that extends from the base member along and adjacent to the roof and a second portion 26 that extends from the base member transverse to the roof. The panel extends from a first side of the roof to a second side of the roof. The airbag may include a plurality of sheets 20 attached to the panel and extending from the first portion to the second portion. An external tether may extend from a distal end of the first portion to the roof. Such tethers may be stretchable relative to the airbag. The system may further include a deflector attached to the roof adjacent to the second portion. In the inflated position the second portion may abut the seatback of a front seat to protect rear passengers. Also disclosed is an airbag assembly with an airbag supported by a base member, the airbag having a panel with first and second portions perpendicular to each other, and a plurality of sheets attached to the panel.
Roof mounted airbag assembly for rear seat
17.10.2018
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR |