AIRBAG AND AIRBAG APPARATUS
First Claim
1. An airbag that inflates using gas from an inflator, the airbag comprising:
- a normally open vent hole that is normally open; and
an openable vent hole that can be opened or closed by a closing member,wherein the closing member closes the openable vent hole when the airbag begins to inflate.
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Abstract
An airbag that can inflate without using a high-power inflator, and an airbag apparatus provided with such an airbag are disclosed. In one form, the airbag, when inflating, has a normally open vent hole disposed in a rear panel in a region extending toward the center of a steering wheel from the rim of the steering wheel and an openable vent hole disposed in a region extending toward the outside of the steering wheel from the rim. The openable vent hole is covered by a cover. The cover and a strap inside the airbag are connected to each other with a tether. From the commencement of inflation of the airbag, the cover is placed over the openable vent hole to close the openable vent hole.
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Citations
14 Claims
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1. An airbag that inflates using gas from an inflator, the airbag comprising:
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a normally open vent hole that is normally open; and an openable vent hole that can be opened or closed by a closing member, wherein the closing member closes the openable vent hole when the airbag begins to inflate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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