Abstract: A vehicle collision damage reduction system is provided. The system works by detecting the relative speed between the vehicle and an object, such as another vehicle. A danger level is calculated based on parameters such as speed and distance to the object; the danger level could be at an “emergency level” or at some lower level. Based on the danger level, different corrective measures and the degree of the corrective measures can be adjusted to attempt to minimize occupant injury. For example, the airbag can be adjusted to better protect the occupant, a pre-tensioner can be activated at a certain level, and the inclination of a child restraint seat may be adjusted as well.

Abstract: A vehicle collision damage reduction system is provided. The system works by detecting the relative speed between the vehicle and an object, such as another vehicle. A danger level is calculated based on parameters such as speed and distance to the object; the danger level could be at an “emergency level” or at some lower level. Based on the danger level, different corrective measures and the degree of the corrective measures can be adjusted to attempt to minimize occupant injury. For example, the airbag can be adjusted to better protect the occupant, a pre-tensioner can be activated at a certain level, and the inclination of a child restraint seat may be adjusted as well.

Abstract: An air bag is fixed to a base plate, and a lid is integrally formed in an instrument panel. A frame portion of the lid has hook holes therein. An assembly including the folded air bag is installed to the instrument panel by engaging the hooks with the hook holes. In the air bag device, all or most of components can be used in common in various models with different layout requirements of the space behind instrument panel.

Abstract: A cover for an air bag device that enables an emblem to be secured to the cover in an extremely simple manner. The cover (module cover) has a recess for receiving the emblem. An extension of the emblem is extended through a hole in the cover. A distal end of the extension is bent along a rear side of the cover. A rib is pressed and welded by a thermal or ultrasonic welding element to form a welding body. The welding body covers the distal end of the extension.

Abstract: An air bag is fixed to a base plate, and a lid is integrally formed in an instrument panel. A frame portion of the lid has hook holes therein. An assembly including the folded air bag is installed to the instrument panel by engaging the hooks with the hook holes. In the air bag device, all or most of components can be used in common in various models with different layout requirements of the space behind instrument panel.

Abstract: In a steering device having a horn switch which is actuated by depressing a module cover only, the module cover is securely connected to a base. An airbag device 20 is mounted on an end of a shaft 10. The base 22 of the airbag device 20 has hooks 46 projecting laterally from the base. The module cover 28 has a leg portion 42 which has openings 44 formed therein, to which the hooks 46 are engaged. A flange 32 of an inflator 24 is lied on a main plate 36 of the base 22 such that the periphery of the opening of the airbag 26 is held therebetween. As the module cover 28 is depressed, only the module cover 28 moves backward so that the horn switch 54 is actuated by pushing action via a rod 66. When the inflator 24 is actuated, the module cover 28 is securely supported by the hooks 46.

Abstract: A side airbag device is formed of a casing and an airbag within the casing. The casing is made of an extruded resin and is provided with a plurality of mounting portions at intervals of 500 mm or less by heat pressing. Portions of the airbag are clamped by the mounting portions. The side airbag device can be installed easily to a vehicle body and manufactured at a low cost.

Abstract: A module cover of an air bag system for a driver has a horn switch actuating portion. The portion is made of a soft material capable of being deformed to sink to the back. The portion is disposed in a surface side of the module cover. A space for mounting a horn switch is formed at the back of the horn switch actuating portion.

Abstract: An air bag mounting structure for an air bag device for a passenger's seat, wherein an end portion of an air bag is mounted to a side of a retainer of an air bag device for a passenger's seat characterized in that the retainer is divided into a front-half portion and a rear-half portion; a pocket portion into which the rear rim of the front-half portion is inserted is provided at the front rim of the rear-half portion; the rear rim of the front-half portion is inserted along with the end portion of the air bag into the pocket portion; the end portion of the air bag extends over the rear rim of the front-half portion; and the front-half and the rear-half portions of the retainer and the end portion of the air bag are secured by insertion members which are inserted through the pocket portion.