Abstract: A gas generator for filling an airbag of a vehicle is provided. The gas generator can be integrated into the vehicle in such a way that it is electrically insulated from the same, and can be directly connected to the electrical ground of the vehicle, especially to a defined ground potential, by means of a separate ground connection. The separate ground connection thus provides an improved ground connection of the gas generator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas generator for filling an airbag of a vehicle. Said gas generator (1) can be integrated into the vehicle in such a way that it is electrically insulated from the same, and can be directly connected to the electrical earth of the vehicle, especially to a defined earth potential, by means of a separate earth connection (30, 31). The invention thus provides an improved earth connection of the gas generator.

Abstract: A safety system for occupants of motor vehicles that includes a safety shoulder belt and an air bag module for lateral protection of the head and thorax areas of the occupants. The air bag module includes an air bag which has an area that protects an occupant's thorax and an area that protects an occupant's head. The area for the protection of the thorax includes an upper section. The area for the protection of the thorax a least extent rearward in the upper section where the safety belt also runs. The area for protection of the head is configured to extend substantially above the shoulder belt and further rearward than the upper section of the area for protection of the thorax.