Patent ID: 6089599
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An air bag (20) comprising:an inflatable cushion portion (22) and an inlet portion (24) through which inflation gas is received, anda baffle (30; 30a) comprising a thin, flexible, multi-sided panel, located within the cushion portion downstream of the inlet portion, the baffle including at least a first set of two generally opposed sides (80a, 80b) that are secured relative to an adjacent portion of the cushion portion and a second set of opposed sides (84a,b) loosely spaced from an adjacent corresponding inner surface of the cushion portion, for diverting at least a portion of the inflation gas to between an edge of at least one of the second set of sides and the adjacent inner surface of the cushion portionwherein the baffle includes a weakened region for enabling the baffle to tear.