Patent ID: 6607210
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An airbag module comprising:a module housing having a connection opening; an airbag having a connection opening, the airbag being connected to the housing with the connection openings being aligned, the airbag having a first chamber, a second chamber separated from the first chamber by a separation line, and an overflow opening communicating the first and second chambers; and a gas generator for supplying gas to the airbag via the connection openings, wherein the airbag connection opening is provided on one side of the first chamber and the overflow opening is provided on an opposite side of the first chamber, wherein when the airbag deploys, the separation line between the first and second chambers is adapted to be positioned substantially transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and wherein the airbag is twisted about the module housing, substantially about an axis of the housing connection opening so that as the first chamber inflates, the first chamber rests against a vehicle part and generates a torque against the vehicle part against which the first chamber is stably positioned, wherein the second chamber expands in front of and toward a vehicle seat after the first chamber has been stably positioned.