Method for operating a compressed-gas device in a motor vehicle
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1. A method for rendering a compressed-gas device in a motor vehicle depressurized after the vehicle is involved in an accident, comprising the step of automatically venting the compressed-gas device into ambient surroundings so as to bring the device into an unpressurized condition a period of time after the vehicle is involved in the accident.
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Abstract
A compressed-gas device for a motor vehicle which is provided with a compressed-gas cartridge. The compressed-gas cartridge is coupled with a control device. A sensor is provided which detects an accident and is coupled with the control device. The compressed-gas cartridge is provided with a vent valve with which the compressed-gas cartridge can be vented after detection of an accident.
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- 1. A method for rendering a compressed-gas device in a motor vehicle depressurized after the vehicle is involved in an accident, comprising the step of automatically venting the compressed-gas device into ambient surroundings so as to bring the device into an unpressurized condition a period of time after the vehicle is involved in the accident.
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5. A compressed-gas device for a motor vehicle, comprising:
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a compressed-gas cartridge;
a control device coupled with the cartridge for controlling activation of the cartridge;
a sensor provided for detecting an accident and coupled with the control device; and
a vent valve connected to the compressed-gas cartridge so as to vent the compressed-gas cartridge into ambient surroundings a period of time after detection of the accident by the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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