Protection system against lateral collisions for vehicle occupants
First Claim
1. A side impact protective system for a vehicle occupant with an inflatable protective cushion (18) which in an inflated state extends at the level of the pelvic region of the occupant and is supported laterally on the exterior on a side door (12) or the inner side structure of the vehicle, characterized in that the protective cushion (18) in a state of rest is stowed in the side door (12) or the inner side structure of the vehicle, emerges towards the occupant on activation, and is inflated to a very high pressure such that on penetration of the vehicle door into the interior of the vehicle, as a result of a side impact, the occupant on a vehicle seat is shifted towards the interior of the vehicle by the protective cushion.
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Abstract
A protective system is proposed for an optimum protection of a vehicle occupant against lateral effects, which consists of a plurality of elements combined with each other. An inflatable protective cushion (18) which is supported on the side structure of the vehicle and is inflated to be very hard is provided in the pelvic region. Above it, integrated into the inner covering of the door is an impact body (14) which extends between the door rail and the arm rest. A further inflatable protective cushion (24) at the level of the door rail provides an increased protection in the thorax region in cooperation with a releasable covering part (22) acting as an impact plate. A third inflatable protective cushion (32) is provided for the head region.
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- 1. A side impact protective system for a vehicle occupant with an inflatable protective cushion (18) which in an inflated state extends at the level of the pelvic region of the occupant and is supported laterally on the exterior on a side door (12) or the inner side structure of the vehicle, characterized in that the protective cushion (18) in a state of rest is stowed in the side door (12) or the inner side structure of the vehicle, emerges towards the occupant on activation, and is inflated to a very high pressure such that on penetration of the vehicle door into the interior of the vehicle, as a result of a side impact, the occupant on a vehicle seat is shifted towards the interior of the vehicle by the protective cushion.
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