AIRBAG CUSHIONS FOR ECCENTRIC STEERING WHEELS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
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1. An airbag cushion assembly, comprising:
- an airbag cushion configured to be deployed adjacent to a steering wheel; and
a deployable steering wheel coupling member coupled with the airbag cushion, wherein the deployable steering wheel coupling member is configured to, upon deployment of the deployable steering wheel coupling member, engage an opening in the steering wheel to provide a force to assist in preventing the airbag cushion from shifting relative to the steering wheel during deployment of the airbag cushion.
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Abstract
Airbag cushion assemblies for anchoring an airbag cushion in a desired position during deployment. Some embodiments may be configured for use in connection with eccentric steering wheels, such as steering wheels lacking an upper rim portion. Some embodiments may comprise an airbag housing coupled with the steering wheel, an airbag cushion positioned in the airbag housing, and means for anchoring a portion of the airbag cushion to assist in preventing the airbag cushion from being pushed in a direction opposite to the missing steering wheel structural element relative to the steering wheel during deployment of the airbag cushion.
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1. An airbag cushion assembly, comprising:
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an airbag cushion configured to be deployed adjacent to a steering wheel; and a deployable steering wheel coupling member coupled with the airbag cushion, wherein the deployable steering wheel coupling member is configured to, upon deployment of the deployable steering wheel coupling member, engage an opening in the steering wheel to provide a force to assist in preventing the airbag cushion from shifting relative to the steering wheel during deployment of the airbag cushion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An airbag cushion assembly, comprising:
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an airbag housing comprising a primary section and a housing projection extending from the primary section; an airbag cushion positioned within the primary section; and a strap at least partially positioned within the housing projection, wherein the strap is coupled to the airbag cushion, and wherein the strap is configured to, upon deployment of the airbag cushion, assist in preventing the airbag cushion from shifting in a direction at least substantially opposite from the housing projection. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A vehicle, comprising:
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a steering wheel; an airbag cushion assembly, comprising; an airbag housing coupled with the steering wheel; an airbag cushion positioned in the airbag housing; and means for anchoring a portion of the airbag cushion to assist in preventing the airbag cushion from being pushed in a direction opposite from a missing structural element of the steering wheel relative to the steering wheel during deployment of the airbag cushion. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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