Abstract: The present invention relates to a thorax occupant protection device (10) comprising a side airbag (12), especially for being mounted in a door or the seat of an automotive vehicle, which in the inflated and mounted state of the side airbag (12) at its upper end includes at least one occupant-side inflatable inner wing (22) for shifting the occupant's adjacent arm forward and at least one door-side inflatable outer wing (24) for protecting the thorax, wherein the inner and outer wings (22, 24) in the inflated state are juxtaposed at least in portions and are separated from each other by an indentation (26) of the airbag wall (13) extending from the upper end in the downward direction. The present invention further relates to a method of protecting the thorax of a vehicle occupant in the event of a side impact.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an advantageous external side airbag system (1), comprising at least one airbag (3, 3a-3c) with at least one dedicated inflator (5a-5c). The external airbag system is characterized in that at least one airbag has in a folded state an elongated shape that extends in a longitudinal direction (L) and is configured to be integrated in a side structure (19) of a vehicle, and in particular between a rocker panel (21) and a sill cover (31) of a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an advantageous external side airbag system (1), comprising at least one airbag (3, 3a-3c) with at least one dedicated inflator (5a-5c). The external airbag system is characterised in that at least one airbag has in a folded state an elongated shape that extends in a longitudinal direction (L) and is configured to be integrated in a side structure (19) of a vehicle, and in particular between a rocker panel (21) and a sill cover (31) of a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thorax occupant protection device (10) comprising a side airbag (12), especially for being mounted in a door or the seat of ah automotive vehicle, which in the inflated and mounted state of the side airbag (12) at its upper end includes at least one occupant-side inflatable inner wing (22) for shifting the occupant's adjacent arm forward and at least one door-side inflatable outer wing (24) for protecting the thorax, wherein the inner and outer wings (22, 24) in the inflated state are juxtaposed at least in portions and are separated from each other by an indentation (26) of the airbag wall (13) extending from the upper end in the downward direction. The present invention further relates to a method of protecting the thorax of a vehicle occupant in the event of a side impact.

Abstract: An airbag cover (1) for automotive vehicles incorporating at least one decorative element (3) as an integral part of the cover but having an appearance different to the rest of the cover and a contour delimited by two U-shaped grooves (15, 17) and having a break line (6), made up of a weakened area predetermining the line along which the break will occur during airbag bag deployment, which goes through the decorative element (3).

Abstract: An airbag cover (1) for automotive vehicles incorporating at least one decorative element (3) as an integral part of the cover but having an appearance different to the rest of the cover and a contour delimited by two U- shaped grooves (15, 17) and having a break line (6), made up of a weakened area predetermining the line along which the break will occur during airbag bag deployment, which goes through the decorative element (3).

Abstract: Airbag module for protecting an occupant of car with a bag (11) that includes a main front panel (17) and main rear panel (19) connected by its ends and a retention band (21) connected to the panels in two opposite ends (31, 33), capable of withstanding maximum pressure during the unfolding of the bag (11) without breaking or disconnecting from said panels, and whose length L is less than the maximum distance D that would exist between said opposite areas (31, 33) during the unfolding of the bag should said retention band (21) not exist; the bag has a ventilation orifice (23) around one of the union areas (31, 33) that can be covered by the main front and rear panels (17, 19) when the bag (11) contacts the occupant (15).

Abstract: An airbag having a venting device defined by an upper part surrounding the venting opening (25) and a lower part (13) separated by a separating element (15), configuring a chamber (21) in which the lower part (13) has a closing element (31, 33, 35, 37) in its central part opposite the venting opening (25) and includes a plurality of openings (41, 43, 45, 47) to receive the gas from the bag, said closing element being able to totally or partially close the venting opening (25) when the inner pressure of the bag (23) exceeds predetermined limits (P2, P3).

Abstract: Airbag module for protecting an occupant of car with a bag (11) that includes a main front panel (17) and main rear panel (19) connected by its ends and a retention band (21) connected to the panels in two opposite ends (31, 33), capable of withstanding maximum pressure during the unfolding of the bag (11) without breaking or disconnecting from said panels, and whose length L is less than the maximum distance D that would exist between said opposite areas (31, 33) during the unfolding of the bag should said retention band (21) not exist; the bag has a ventilation orifice (23) around one of the union areas (31, 33) that can be covered by the main front and rear panels (17, 19) when the bag (11) contacts the occupant (15).

Abstract: An airbag comprising a bag (11) that can be inflated with the gas provided by a gas generator when the vehicle experiences a collision, with a venting device (13) comprising first a first gas discharge opening (15) and a sealing member (17) thereof intended to break due to the effect of the pressure inside the inflatable bag (11), and second a part (19) with a second opening (21) of a smaller surface area than the first opening (15), which is fixed to the inside portion of the inflatable bag (11) and of the sealing member (17), acting as an airbag venting area once the sealing member (17) of the first opening (15) breaks.