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Vehicle occupant safety system with energy-absorbing elements, and method of operating same

  • US 8,505,965 B2
  • Filed: 10/30/2008
  • Issued: 08/13/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle occupant safety system, comprising:

  • An airbag which has a predetermined support force distribution in a filled unfolded state; and

    at least one energy-absorbing element attached to the airbag, for at least one of unfolding the airbag and increasing its support force locally;

    wherein the airbag has a support force that is lowest in a central portion of the airbag such that the airbag has a funneling function with regard to an occupant to be supported, and the at least one energy-absorbing element is configured for application to an occupant to at least partially follow his or her movements, so as to exert an additional occupant-protecting function; and

    wherein the at least one energy-absorbing element is configured in a keyhole shape in a central impact region of the airbag.

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