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Apparatus for positioning an inflated air bag

  • US 6,315,323 B1
  • Filed: 12/21/1999
  • Issued: 11/13/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A vehicle occupant protection apparatus comprising:

  • an inflatable device for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle;

    an inflator for inflating said inflatable device;

    at least one tether connected with said inflatable device for applying force to said inflatable device during inflation which force controls the location of said inflatable device when inflated;

    at least one sensor for sensing at least one condition relevant to a determination of where to locate said inflatable device when inflated; and

    a tether tension control mechanism responsive to said sensor for tensioning said at least one tether in accordance with said sensing of said at least one condition to cause said tether to apply said force by shortening which controls the location of said inflatable device when inflated.

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