Patent ID: 6511094
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An air bag system comprising:a gas emitting inflator for emitting inflation gas, said inflator in signaling communication with a device for sensing a first predetermined condition; an air bag in fluid communication with said inflator for receiving said inflation gas from said inflator to inflate said air bag to a deployed state upon the occurrence of said first predetermined condition; a housing substantially surrounding said air bag and said inflator prior to inflation of said air bag, said housing including a vent opening; a profile restraining tether element attached to a portion of said air bag; a moveable member that is moveable from a first position to a second position, said member including an opening in alignment with said vent opening of said housing when said moveable member is in its first position and out of alignment when said moveable member is in said second position; an actuator capable of selectively actuating said moveable member from said first position to said second position; and a release mechanism having a rotatable member supported by said moveable member prior to actuation of said member, said rotatable member rotating to release said tether element upon actuation of said moveable member.