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Occupant protective device located in the steering wheel of a motor vehicle

  • US 6,419,262 B1
  • Filed: 05/23/2001
  • Issued: 07/16/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/15/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A passenger-protection apparatus in the steering wheel (4) of a motor vehicle, having a control for deployment in the event of an accident, whereina) a first airbag (1) is provided for a first stage of deployment, and a second airbag (2) is provided for a second stage of deployment that follows the first stage of deployment and is independent thereof;

  • and b) the shape of the first airbag (1) and the quantity of gas supplied to it by a gas source (3) are determined such that, when filled with this quantity of gas, the first airbag (1) has a collision zone that corresponds to the diameter of the steering wheel (4), and has a short expansion length (e1<

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    e) in the direction of the passenger (6), in relation to the distance (e) between the collision zone and the passenger.

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