Toyoda Gosei has patented an occupant protection device featuring a flexible airbag housed in a holding body, designed to deploy in front of an occupant’s hip. The airbag restrains the upper body, with distinct restraining faces for the abdomen, chest, head, and shoulders, enhancing safety during inflation. GlobalData’s report on Toyoda Gosei gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Toyoda Gosei, Passive safety systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Toyoda Gosei's grant share as of June 2024 was 48%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Occupant protection device with inflatable airbag for safety
The patent US12036938B2 describes an innovative occupant protection device designed to enhance safety for individuals seated in a vehicle. The device features a flexible airbag housed within a holding body, strategically positioned in front of the occupant's hip area. Upon activation, an inflator supplies gas to the airbag, causing it to inflate and protrude from the holding body. This inflation is designed to cover the area in front of the occupant, providing a protective barrier. The airbag includes a side wall portion that restrains the upper body of the occupant, with distinct restraining faces for the abdominal and chest areas, as well as the head and shoulders. A unique bended portion is incorporated at the boundary between these restraining faces, enhancing the airbag's ability to conform to the occupant's body during deployment.
Further claims detail the structural features of the airbag and its holding body. The holding body includes a lap belt that secures the occupant's hip when the seat belt is fastened, and a cover that conceals the folded airbag. Upon deployment, the airbag's inflatable portion extends diagonally upward and forward. The design also includes various means for forming the bended portion, such as tethers that connect different sections of the airbag, ensuring effective inflation and restraint. Additionally, the airbag is configured to support the occupant's thigh, with specific angles designed to optimize the interaction between the airbag and the occupant's body. The integration of the seat belt and inflator within the seat structure further enhances the overall safety mechanism of the device.
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