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Airbag apparatus and related method

  • US 7,114,744 B2
  • Filed: 02/18/2004
  • Issued: 10/03/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An airbag apparatus for a vehicle, comprising:

  • an airbag whose upper end portion is fixed to a vehicle body over a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body between an upper portion of the vehicle body and an interior member in a vehicle compartment and which is adapted to develop downwardly in a curtain-like shape;

    an inflator adapted to generate gas to be fed to the airbag;

    a folded portion formed by folding the airbag;

    a first turned-back portion extending from an upper end portion of the airbag to a side of the folded portion of the airbag facing the vehicle compartment; and

    a second turned-back portion extending from a lower end of the first turned-back portion to a side of the folded portion facing the vehicle body.

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