US Patent:
20030132619, Jul 17, 2003
Inventors:
Joko Winarto - Novi MI, US
Jeffrey Schultz - Swartz Creek MI, US
Robert Bingham - Grand Blanc MI, US
Jeffrey Ronne - Shelby Twp MI, US
International Classification:
B60R021/22
Abstract:
A containment impact protection system having a deployable barrier panel substantially covers the side windows of the vehicle when the system is deployed. A longitudinally disposed inflatable tube member is attached to the barrier panel at a location approximately halfway between the top and bottom of the windows. A tensioning device responsive to the inflation of the inflatable tube member produces a force deploying the barrier panel from a stored state to a deployed state. A longitudinal inflatable cushion is provided between the inflatable tube member and the bottom of the barrier panel.