Patent ID: 7425019
Filing Date: 2008-09-16
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A side impact airbag for use in a motor vehicle to protect a head and shoulder area of a vehicle occupant, the airbag comprising: a two layer distribution element for gas from a gas generator, the distribution element in the form of an elongated hollow body having an upper surface and a lower surface, an acceptance device for the gas generator, at least one inflatable chamber formed of at least two fabric layers of the airbag and which can be filled with the gas from the gas generator, the at least one inflatable chamber being fluidly coupled with outflow openings of the distribution element formed on the lower surface of the distribution element, wherein the distribution element is joined with the at least two fabric layers of the at least one inflatable chamber by at least two separated connecting seams which connect the at least two fabric layers of the at least one inflatable chamber with the distribution element such that the outflow openings are enclosed to communicate with an interior of the at least one inflatable chamber and the upper surface of the distribution element is above the at least one inflatable chamber.