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Restraint system with closeable air flow openings

  • US 8,403,362 B2
  • Filed: 10/30/2008
  • Issued: 03/26/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A restraint system for an occupant of a motor vehicle, said restraint system comprising:

  • support elements, which can be transferred from a storage position to a restraint position, wherein the support elements are arranged in a grid with grid openings between the support elements; and

    flexible casing elements, which are arranged in the grid openings between the support elements and have air flow openings;

    whereinthe support elements together with the flexible casing elements, enclose a restraint volume in the restraint position; and

    a resistance element is arranged at each of the air flow openings to impede or to prevent an outflow of air from the restraint volume, andboth the support elements and the flexible casing elements are exposed on an outer side facing the occupant.

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