Occupant leg protection system
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1. An occupant leg protection system arranged below a steering column of a vehicle, comprising:
- an airbag;
a casing attached to the vehicle for housing the airbag and having a recessed section at a backside thereof so that the recessed section can accommodate the steering column when pushed; and
a gas generator attached to the casing for inflating the airbag.
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Abstract
An occupant leg protection system is arranged below a steering column as a protection system for an automobile. The protection system includes an inflatable airbag; a casing for housing the airbag; and a gas generator for inflating the airbag. A recessed section facing the steering column is provided at a backside of the casing.
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1. An occupant leg protection system arranged below a steering column of a vehicle, comprising:
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an airbag;
a casing attached to the vehicle for housing the airbag and having a recessed section at a backside thereof so that the recessed section can accommodate the steering column when pushed; and
a gas generator attached to the casing for inflating the airbag. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An occupant leg protection system arranged below a steering column of a vehicle, comprising:
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an airbag;
a casing attached to the vehicle for housing the airbag; and
a gas generator attached to the casing for inflating the airbag at a location away from a position facing the steering column. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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