Abstract: Protection systems and methods for safeguarding a vehicle occupant from an explosion or other detonation event are provided. In the event of an IED detonation, components with energy absorbing features can protect the feet, femur, pelvis, spine, upper torso, head, and other occupant parts commonly injured in explosive attacks against vehicles. Energy absorbing components can include seats, cushions, tiles, seatbelts or harnesses, restraints, and other components. Some components can inflatable and/or deformable, and/or have dampening qualities, in order to minimize trauma to the occupant.

Abstract: A safety integrated seating system (SISS) is disclosed and includes a lap belt pretensioner component that simultaneously cinches two portions of a lap belt upon detection of an event and a shoulder belt pretensioner component that simultaneously cinches two shoulder belts upon detection of the event.

Abstract: An occupant protection airbag device for a vehicle includes a housing having an opening and a closed end, a strut secured to the housing adjacent the closed end and extending from the closed end toward the opening, and an inflator supported by the strut adjacent the opening and spaced from the closed end to form a storage chamber between the inflator and the closed end of the housing. The inflator is spaced from an inner wall of the housing to form a gap therebetween. An airbag is stored in a deflated condition between the inflator and the closed end of the housing, and a forward-most layer of the airbag passes through the gap and around a surface of the inflator immediately adjacent the opening.

Abstract: An occupant protection airbag device for a vehicle includes a housing having an opening and a closed end, a strut secured to the housing adjacent the closed end and extending from the closed end toward the opening, and an inflator supported by the strut adjacent the opening and spaced from the closed end to form a storage chamber between the inflator and the closed end of the housing. The inflator is spaced from an inner wall of the housing to form a gap therebetween. An airbag is stored in a deflated condition between the inflator and the closed end of the housing, and a forward-most layer of the airbag passes through the gap and around a surface of the inflator immediately adjacent the opening.

Abstract: Installation system for fastening a side curtain airbag to a motor vehicle comprising an airbag with a hollow filling portion which may be inflated by a gas generator and a fastening edge. The installation system has a laterally open fastening profile with a continuous groove which may correspond to the length of the airbag. The fastening profile is arranged on the vehicle and defines a slit-like opening. A thickened guide extends along the fastening edge and is configured to be inserted into the fastening profile. The thickened guide is received in the groove and has a cross section that is at least partially larger than the slit-like opening of the fastening profile.