Patent ID: 6290253
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A restraint device for the lateral restraining of occupants in a vehicle having an A- and a C-column, said restraint device comprising:a cushion-shaped inflatable gas bag having several inflatable chambers in flow connection with each other, anda tensioning strap having two ends, one end being attached to said gas bag by attaching means, the other end being attached to said vehicle, said tensioning strap engaging said gas bag and pulling said gas bag into an intended position in a pulling direction upon inflation and holding said gas bag in the intended position,said gas bag extending from approximately the A-column to approximately the C-column of said vehicle,said tensioning strap having at least one inflatable tightening means, said inflatable tightening means having a deflated condition and an inflated condition, said inflatable tightening means having a length which shortens in said pulling direction upon inflation and exerting a tensile force on said gas bag,said inflatable tightening means being in flow connection with said gas bag.