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Air bag cushion energy diverter

  • US 6,802,528 B2
  • Filed: 04/05/2002
  • Issued: 10/12/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An air bag module comprising:

  • an air bag cushion having a folded condition such that the air bag cushion is folded in a series of pleat folds and an inflated condition;

    an inflator to inflate the air bag cushion; and

    an air bag cover having a front wall and a side wall, the air bag cover enclosing the air bag cushion when in the folded condition such that the series of pleat folds are oriented parallel to the side wall;

    wherein the air bag cushion normally deploys through the front wall of the air bag cover and wherein the side wall has a hinge and at least one notch to allow a portion of the side wall to open and form a lateral deployment path for the air bag cushion to deploy therethrough if external force is exerted against the front wall.

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