Patent ID: 7766379
Filing Date: 2010-08-03
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An inflatable airbag for use in a passenger vehicle comprising: a first layer; a second layer positioned over the first layer, the first and second layers connected to one another about a periphery and defining a recess along a forward edge of the airbag, the recess is arcuate-shaped having a first point along the forward edge positioned above a passenger shoulder center axis, a second point positioned along the forward edge positioned below the shoulder center axis, an inner recess point oriented on an inner arc positioned rearward from the first and second points, the inner arc defined by a radius having a vertex point positioned forward of the forward edge, wherein during inflation of the airbag the recess provides a clearance between the forward edge of the airbag and a seated occupant arm to reduce contact of the airbag on the occupant arm.