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Airbag device

  • US 6,106,007 A
  • Filed: 05/20/1999
  • Issued: 08/22/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An airbag device for a motor vehicle, said airbag comprising:

  • an airbag comprising an inflatable gas cushions;

    a gas generator for filling said airbag;

    a gas conduction pipe extending through at least a portion of said airbag and having gas directing outlet openings in said airbag; and

    an envelope in which said airbag is located in a packed condition, and in which said gas conduction pipe is received and supported;

    said envelope including a profile strip having a U-shaped cross section, said profile strip having two parallel limbs and a web interconnecting said limbs, said web having a surface adapted to the shape of said gas conduction pipe, said gas conduction pipe being supported in engagement with said surface;

    said profile strip, said airbag, and said gas conduction pipe forming a preassembled unit;

    said airbag device further including attachment elements for attaching said preassembled unit to a vehicle body.

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