Abstract: An airbag (10) for a vehicle occupant restraint system includes an airbag wall (14) having a gas outlet opening (26), and a control strap (16) extending through an interior of the airbag along an airbag depth (y) that is defined by a distance between two airbag wall areas (27, 28), the airbag wall areas (27, 28) being situated opposite to each other and the airbag wall areas (27, 28) being joined to one another by the control strap (16). A wall section (20) is turned one of inside and outside relative to the inflated airbag (10), depending on the airbag depth (y), such that, in response to a displacement of the control strap (16), the airbag (10) can be moved from a first outer contour, in which the airbag depth (y) is large and the wall section (20) is turned into the interior of the airbag, to a second outer contour, in which the airbag depth (y) is smaller and the wall section (20) is turned outside.

Abstract: A detent connection piece (10) includes a clip hook (18) which can be pressed into a first bore (24) while being deformed until the detent connection piece snaps in and engages behind a bearing edge framing the first bore (24). The detent connection piece (10) additionally includes an end section which is adapted to be inserted into a second bore (26). Further proposed is a gas bag module including at least one such detent connection piece (10).

Abstract: A gas bag module, in particular a side gas bag module, for a vehicle occupant protection system, has a gas bag, a gas generator, a housing of which has several outflow openings which are disposed such that the gas generator is in principle thrust-neutral. Further provided is a closure element which, in a standard case of release of the gas bag module, prevents gas from flowing out, at least in one direction, and in the case of fire is at least in sections thermally weakened or destroyed, such that the gas generator blows out gas thrust-neutrally.

Abstract: Spark erosion system for removing connection elements from a structure (W, 60), having a drill head (3) [(4)?], a rotational drive (10) by means of which a tool is caused to rotate, a positioning system (15) for moving the tool as well as a process control (48) for controlling the overall system, the system comprising an energy unit (30) and an electric circuit, and in that, furthermore, the tool is a tube electrode (5) through whose interior (5a) a dielectric can be guided to the surface (61a) of the connection element (61) to be detached, which surface (61a) faces the interior (7a), in order to cause a voltage between the tube electrode (5) and the connection element (61) to be detached, for implementing a spark erosion.

Abstract: A cover arrangement for a gas bag module (10) in a safety device for motor vehicles comprises a frame part (24), an opening (16) provided in the frame part (24) for accommodating a gas bag (20), and a cover (22) that in a non-activated condition of the gas bag module closes off the opening (16). The cover (22) and the frame part (24) are connected to each other by a latching connection, which has a latching hook (26) and a retaining part (48) for the latching hook (26). In an operating condition of the gas bag module the retaining part (48) is burst apart by means of the gas bag (20) acting upon the cover (22).

Abstract: Gas bag (10) for a vehicle occupant restraint system comprises first and second fabric layers (12, 14) lying one over another and at least one limiting means delimiting the spacing between the fabric layers (12, 14) in the inflated state of the gas bag, which is fastened to the fabric layers (12, 14). The limiting means in the folded state of the gas bag consists of a seam (16) with at least three threads (18, 20, 22), at least one of the threads (22) being constructed as a tear thread.

Abstract: Spark erosion system for removing connection elements from a structure (W, 60), having a drill head (3) [(4)?], a rotational drive (10) by means of which a tool is caused to rotate, a positioning system (15) for moving the tool as well as a process control (48) for controlling the overall system, the system comprising an energy unit (30) and an electric circuit, and in that, furthermore, the tool is a tube electrode (5) through whose interior (5a) a dielectric can be guided to the surface (61a) of the connection element (61) to be detached, which surface (61a) faces the interior (7a), in order to cause a voltage between the tube electrode (5) and the connection element (61) to be detached, for implementing a spark erosion.

Abstract: A detent connection piece (10) includes a clip hook (18) which can be pressed into a first bore (24) while being deformed until the detent connection piece snaps in and engages behind a bearing edge framing the first bore (24). The detent connection piece (10) additionally includes an end section which is adapted to be inserted into a second bore (26). Further proposed is a gas bag module including at least one such detent connection piece (10).

Abstract: A gas bag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising a gas bag (12) and an elongated gas generator (14), which projects by a section (18) into the gas bag (12), includes a mounting (16) for the gas generator (14), extending along a substantial portion of the axial length of the gas generator (14). A part (26) of the mounting (16) projects into the gas bag (12) and at least partly surrounds the section (18) of the gas generator (14) projecting into the gas bag (12). A part of the mounting (16) extending outside the gas bag (12) has fastening elements (30) for fastening to a vehicle part.

Abstract: An inflatable side impact airbag for a vehicle occupant protection device comprises an upper edge to attach it in the area of an A-column and of a roof frame of a motor vehicle. The upper edge of the airbag is straight. Further, there is proposed a method of installing such an airbag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle occupant protection system, comprising a gas bag which has at least one inflatable chamber defined by a wall. The protection system further comprises a tensioning strap which fixes the gas bag in position in an inflated state. The tensioning strap is fully looped around the wall of the chamber and fastened to the wall and to the vehicle in such a manner that inflating the chamber causes a displacement of the tensioning strap and a tightening of the tensioning strap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a side gas bag module comprising a gas generator, a gas bag having an elongated shape in its folded condition for covering at least one side window of a motor vehicle and a protective sleeve having longitudinal ends which sleeve surrounds the gas bag in its folded condition. The gas bag has at least one restraint chamber and at least two fittings. The gas generator has at least two gas conduits which are connected with the fittings. The fittings project out from the protective sleeve between the longitudinal ends of the protective sleeve.

Abstract: A vehicle occupant restraint system comprises a gas supply means which has an outer housing with at least two outlet openings. The restraint system further comprises at least two inflatable elements to which different outlet openings are associated and which are filled in parallel via the associated outlet openings. The outlet openings are designed such that during inflation of the elements gas flow rates through the individual outlet openings to the inflatable elements are different.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising a side gas bag module which contains a gas bag folded into an elongated packet and having inner and outer sides when unfolded. The gas bag packet has an underside and a side face adjoining thereto and is surrounded by a flexible protective covering which has a predetermined tear line along the side face, so that the protective covering, on an unfolding of the gas bag, opens in a region of the side face of the gas bag packet and two sections of the protective covering, which are of differing length, extend along the inner and outer sides of the unfolded gas bag.

Abstract: An inflatable side impact airbag for a vehicle occupant protection device comprises an upper edge to attach it in the area of an A-column and of a roof frame of a motor vehicle. The upper edge of the airbag is straight. Further, there is proposed a method of installing such an airbag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle occupant restraint system comprising an inflatable gas bag, a gas-carrying distributor pipe projecting into the gas bag and a piston housed displaceably in the distributor pipe. The restraint system further comprises a power transmission means which connects the piston and the gas bag with each other and via which a force for tensioning the gas bag is transferred onto said gas bag. A deflection member for the power transmission means is provided in the distributor pipe. The power transmission means is constructed as a traction means.

Abstract: A restraint module for a motor vehicle, comprising a compressed gas source (10) and an elongated side-impact gas bag (14) being in flow connection therewith, the side-impact gas bag (14) being translatable by means of compressed gas from a collapsed condition arranged in an ejection channel (16) into a deployed condition in which one longitudinal rim (18) of the gas bag (14) freely extends in the interior of the motor vehicle, each of both ends (20, 26) of this longitudinal rim (18) of the gas bag (14) being connectable to a vehicle-fixed tensioning point (24, 32), and a tensioning device (30) being provided cooperating with one of the ends of the longitudinal rim (18), is characterized in that the tensioning device (30) is arranged on the ejection channel (16) and is connected to said end (26) of the longitudinal rim (18) via a traction means (28) which is deflected at a vehicle-fixed point (32).

Abstract: A gas bag restraint system for an occupant of a vehicle comprises a tube-shaped gas bag which in a free state extends in a straight line when inflated. The system further comprises at least one tensioning fabric or tensioning net having a large surface area and being adapted to be fastened to a vehicle. The gas bag is held on the tensioning fabric or tensioning net in a curved shape so that it, in an inflated state, endeavors to extend in a straight line whereby the tensioning fabric or tensioning net connected to the gas bag is tensioned and forms an additional restraining surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a side gas bag module comprising a gas generator, a gas bag having an elongated shape in its folded condition for covering at least one side window of a motor vehicle and a protective sleeve having longitudinal ends which sleeve surrounds the gas bag in its folded condition. The gas bag has at least one restraint chamber and at least two fittings. The gas generator has at least two gas conduits which are connected with the fittings. The fittings project out from the protective sleeve between the longitudinal ends of the protective sleeve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle occupant protection system, comprising a gas bag which has at least one inflatable chamber defined by a wall. The protection system further comprises a tensioning strap which fixes the gas bag in position in an inflated state. The tensioning strap is fully looped around the wall of the chamber and fastened to the wall and to the vehicle in such a manner that inflating the chamber causes a displacement of the tensioning strap and a tightening of the tensioning strap.