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Occupant restraint system

  • US 20030001365A1
  • Filed: 06/11/2002
  • Published: 01/02/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/11/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An occupant restraint system for a vehicle comprising:

  • an airbag that is disposed in a folded state along an upper edge of a door opening of a vehicle body;

    an inflator for generating a gas when the vehicle is involved in a side collision to inflate the airbag so that it is deployed into a curtain shape along an inner face of a side of an occupant compartment; and

    a seat belt system for restraining an occupant seated in a seat, the seat belt system comprising a shoulder belt and a pre-tensioner which is operable to apply tension to the shoulder belt when the vehicle is involved in a front collision;

    wherein, prior to the airbag deploying into the occupant compartment when the vehicle is involved in a side collision, the pre-tensioner applies a tension to the shoulder belt.

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